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Overview"“Skillfully designed and composed, Pizzoli's cheerful interpretation is thoroughly modern and charming. Swoonworthy for train lovers and preschoolers alike.” —Kirkus (starred review) The classic picture book from Margaret Wise Brown about two trains and their cross-country journey from east to west, with a bold new look from Geisel Award–winning artist Greg Pizzoli. Two little trains went down the track, Two little trains went West. PUFF PUFF PUFF CHUG CHUG CHUG Two little trains to the West. A streamlined train and a little old train journey through hills and over mountains, crossing rivers and plains, in this treasured story from Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon. Reimagined with bold and vibrant art by Geisel Award–winning artist Greg Pizzoli, this updated edition is perfect for fans of things that go. Makes for a great baby shower gift! ""Pizzoli’s illustrations...add texture, vibrancy, and bring the journey to new life. Toddlers and preschoolers who love trains will delight in the tale while adults familiar with the original book will appreciate the opportunity to introduce it to a new generation.""—School Library Journal (starred review) ""The soothing clickity-clack of the late Brown’s verse lulls as effectively as when it first appeared 70 years ago.""—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “This is a storytime winner. Blocky clear shapes, vivid colors, and simple designs make each page burst with an energy that will appeal to the smallest child.”—Booklist" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Margaret Wise Brown , Greg PizzoliPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.455kg ISBN: 9780062676511ISBN 10: 0062676512 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 16 April 2020 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Preschool (0-5) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews“Skillfully designed and composed, Pizzoli's cheerful interpretation is thoroughly modern and charming. Swoonworthy for train lovers and preschoolers alike. -- <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews </em>(starred review)</strong> The soothing clickity-clack of the late Brown's verse lulls as effectively as when it first appeared 70 years ago. -- <em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong> Pizzoli's illustrations...add texture, vibrancy, and bring the journey to new life....Toddlers and preschoolers who love trains will delight in the tale while adults familiar with the original book will appreciate the opportunity to introduce it to a new generation. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> This is a storytime winner...Blocky clear shapes, vivid colors, and simple designs make each page burst with an energy that will appeal to the smallest child. -- <em>Booklist</em> “Skillfully designed and composed, Pizzoli's cheerful interpretation is thoroughly modern and charming. Swoonworthy for train lovers and preschoolers alike. -- Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong> The soothing clickity-clack of the late Brown's verse lulls as effectively as when it first appeared 70 years ago. -- Publishers Weekly <strong>(starred review)</strong> Pizzoli's illustrations...add texture, vibrancy, and bring the journey to new life....Toddlers and preschoolers who love trains will delight in the tale while adults familiar with the original book will appreciate the opportunity to introduce it to a new generation. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> This is a storytime winner...Blocky clear shapes, vivid colors, and simple designs make each page burst with an energy that will appeal to the smallest child. -- Booklist “Skillfully designed and composed, Pizzoli's cheerful interpretation is thoroughly modern and charming. Swoonworthy for train lovers and preschoolers alike. -- Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong> Author InformationMargaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child's experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children's literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Other perennial favourites by Ms. Brown include My World; North, South, East, West; Good Day, Good Night; Christmas in the Barn; Sneakers, the Seaside Cat; and The Dead Bird. Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator, and printmaker. His picture books include The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, Tricky Vic, and North, South, East, West which was also written by Margaret Wise Brown. When not travelling on trains, he can be found at home in Philadelphia with his wife, their dog, and two cats. Visit him at www.gregpizzoli.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |