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All Aboard the Alaska Train by Brooke Hartman

All Aboard the Alaska Train

Hardcover – Picture Book, March 5, 2024

Brooke Hartman

Red Comet Press · Hardcover · March 5, 2024

★ "It's hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska."–Booklist STARRED REVIEW "A rousing, rhyming tour of Alaskan wildlife and scenery." –Kirkus Reviews "A cheerful ode to Alaska . . . that is sure to leave readers demanding, "Again!""–School Library Journal Toot toot!

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Who it’s for
A lively train journey pairs Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife with playful rhyme.
Themes
Alaska’s wildlife, Alaska’s landscapes, Train travel
Pacing
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★ "It's hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska."–Booklist STARRED REVIEW "A rousing, rhyming tour of Alaskan wildlife and scenery." –Kirkus Reviews "A cheerful ode to Alaska . . . that is sure to leave readers demanding, "Again!""–School Library Journal Toot toot! Come aboard the Alaska Train for a rollicking rhyming adventure with Alaska’s favorite animals!

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Five shiny train cars roll down the railroad track, picking up passengers along the way—a porcupine, grizzly bear, caribou, and more. Soon the cars are packed, but now the train must go up a tall mountain. Will the Alaska Train reach its destination? All Aboard the Alaska Train takes you on a rumbling journey as you zoom across the tracks and meet some of the state’s most famous animal residents. Included at the back is a glossary of the parts of a train, plus more information about the famous Alaska Train and a map of its route.

A Rhyming Ride

A lively train journey pairs Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife with playful rhyme.

Come here for

  • Meet Alaska animals aboard a rumbling train
  • Enjoy a cheerful journey through varied scenery

Expect

  • A rollicking, rhyming picture-book adventure
  • A train-parts glossary and route map at the back

Where it sits

Animal Stories89%
Trains & Railways85%
Travel Adventures28%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Animal Stories
  • Seasons
  • Funny Stories
  • Trains & Railways
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  • Imagination & Play
  • Stories in Verse
Authors
Brooke Hartman
Publisher
Red Comet Press
Published
March 5, 2024
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Alaska’s wildlife · Alaska’s landscapes · Train travel
Reading lane
Animal Stories