Choo Choo [Paperback]

Virginia Lee Burton (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

The adventures of a beautiful little locomotive who decided to run away from her humdrum duties.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Told in rhythmic prose, with many sound effects. Illustrated with amusing, vigorous drawings in black and white." Wilson Children's Catalog

About the Author

Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 25, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395479428
• ISBN-13: 978-0395479421
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Transportation

More About the Author

Virginia Lee Burton was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for The Little House, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans.

Customer Reviews

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars faboulous, December 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Choo Choo (Hardcover)

Another masterpiece by Virginia Lee Burton, equal to her other books, The Little House, Katy and the Big Snow or Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. The story of a rebellious little engine that isn't content and wants to show off, runs away and ultimately learns an important lesson. Does this sound like anyone you know? The author skillfully and carefully weaves a story that incorporates many topics of interest and importance to small children, such as travel, time, distance, trouble, responsibility, duty, etc., within the context of a story about a train. The illustrations are masterful and were prepared by the author herself. As with her other books, she is writing to her own small children, which adds to the richness, depth, sensitivity and focus of the story. The book were prepared during the 1940s, during what was undoubtedly a simpler and more straighforward era of traditional values which I believe in and want to teach my children. The beauty of the story is that is it simple, yet deep and complicated at the same time. There are many opportunities for discussion with your children. As you can tell, I highly recommend this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Son Loves This Book! (and so do I), June 8, 1999

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Gregg Mcconnell "Daddy" (Newbury Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Choo Choo (Hardcover)

Great book and illustrations. My son and I love reading Choo Choo, Mike Muligan, and The Old House. He wants them read over and over and he's only two. They'll be great books later on when he begins to read.

You can't find these in bookstores! They're the best.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the little train lover in our house, December 22, 2006

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D. Wheel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Choo Choo (Paperback)

I kept coming back to this book, debating on whether or not my 3 year old would be interested in the book given it's length. Well, apparently that was not a concern since this is one of his favorite stories. Although I find it to be a little long, he enjoys the pictures and the storyline. He always finds something to question and that is what I find to be most important in a book-does it inspire him to think? This one does.