Choo Choo (Paperback)

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"Told in rhythmic prose, with many sound effects. Illustrated with amusing, vigorous drawings in black and white." -- Review

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

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Sandpiper (April 25, 1988) Language: English ISBN-10: 0395479428 ISBN-13: 978-0395479421 Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,604 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #4 in  Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( B ) > Burton, Virginia Lee #70 in  Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Transportation

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 35 of 36 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. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars My Son Loves This Book! (and so do I), June 8, 1999 By  Gregg Mcconnell "Daddy" (Newbury Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars For the little train lover in our house, December 22, 2006 By  D. Wheel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars choo choo My friend saw a special on tv, and wanted me to look on the internent for this book for her grandson. As always, Amazon, came thru. She and her grandson enjoyed the book. Published 8 months ago by Patricia A. Piche 4.0 out of 5 stars Great looking book, but hard to read aloud I found this book in a public library in Japan and borrowed it to read to my 3 year old son. He has a strong interest in trains, so I thought this could be a good break from the... Read more Published 15 months ago by raboof 5.0 out of 5 stars First 'real' book our Very Active 2 year old will sit through in entirety! My 3rd son loves trains much more than my 1st who loved them a lot, but...although he doesn't have a ton of words yet and is only starting to put 3 or more words together can tell... Read more Published 17 months ago by hcabats 4.0 out of 5 stars Cassette is useless, but the story is delightful Choo Choo the runaway engine is a delightful story that mesmerizes three to four year old boys who like trains. Our son asks for this volume each night. Read more Published 21 months ago by Bachelier 4.0 out of 5 stars Train Loving Sons will Love it, but it's Lengthy My train-loving son really enjoyed this book many times but we never bought it because it takes a little while to read it. Read more Published 22 months ago by T. Duffin 5.0 out of 5 stars My 25 month old love this book! Now at 32 months, he loves it even more. He can recite the entire book page by page. He knows the names of the characters and their jobs. Read more Published 23 months ago by liseetsa mann 5.0 out of 5 stars Choo Choo by Virginia Lee Burton This book is one of Burton's masterpieces. She wrote and illustrated her books for her son and the reader can tell that she definitely knows what children, especially little boys... Read more Published on February 20, 2007 by Deborah A. Wingerter 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Awesome classic book. My husband remembers it from his childhood. :) Our three year old loves the story and the pictures. Highly recommend! Published on December 25, 2006 by J. Johnson 5.0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite! I thought this book looked old-fashioned and boring, so I didn't buy it. I checked it out from the library and my son loved it. Read more Published on June 19, 2006 by Jane Doe 5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice for train fans! I love Virginia Lee Burton--she is a fantastic children's author and artist! My first introduction to her was through Katy the Snowplow but I love Maybelle the Cable Car, too! Published on March 8, 2006 by K. Eskelson Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 25, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395479428
• ISBN-13: 978-0395479421
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,604 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #4 in	Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( B ) > Burton, Virginia Lee
  #70 in	Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Transportation

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars faboulous, December 14, 1998

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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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Gregg Mcconnell "Daddy" (Newbury Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	D. Wheel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.