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The Magic Train Ride written by Sally Crabtree and illustrated by Sonia Esplugas, Barefoot Books, 6.99 (book and CD)

Now out in paperback is this wonderful story of a trip on a steam train. Jump aboard with your magic ticket for a journey into the jungle, outer space and under water, and in the company of lots of interesting fellow passengers.

This book/CD is a winner! The illustrations are chaotic in a fun and endearing way. The rhyming text is strong and rhythmic, and combined with repetition ('The whistle's blowing, quick - jump aboard!'), it will have children keen to join in. The CD features authentic sound effects, including a real steamtrain whistle.

Barefoot gives this book a 'read together' range of birth to four and a 'read alone' range of four to seven.

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