Follow the Track All the Way Back

A wholesome story combined with beautiful illustrations, this story will be a favourite of all young children. There is certainly a vintage feel to this book as it tells the tale of Little Train going out into the big wide world for the first time by himself. On his adventure exploring the tracks, Little Train goes through a great green field, across a bridge, up a steep mountain, beside a roaring river until he reaches the end of the track. Caught up in the excitement of his adventure, Little Train has soon forgotten the last words of Mummy and Daddy Train - 'No matter how far away you are, just follow the track all the way back.' But, as night-time draws in, will Little Train be able to find his way back home safe to Mummy and Daddy Train? The digitally-enhanced, beautiful hand drawn illustrations sit perfectly as an accompaniment to this family story. Bright and colourful with carefully placed details, Ben Mantle's illustrations capture the emotions and expressions of Little Train as his journey progresses and children will emphasise and delight as his narrative develops. Timothy Knapman incorporates a variety of vocabulary to stimulate a young person's mind through the sound effects of Little Train - 'Clumpety-Clip' and 'Zippety-Zoom'. This is a story about becoming more independent, but always knowing your way safely back home, and Knapman bestows this message in a beautiful way. Heart-warming and sweet, this story will be enjoyed by parents, grandparents and fully engross your child. With a popular child's toy -trains - as the main character, this is a story that will be asked for again and again at bedtime. Picture book / Ages 3+ / Reviewed by Joanna Hewish, teacher.

Suggested Reading Age 3+