The Red Caboose-An Orphan's Journey
The Red Caboose-An Orphan's Journey

Author: Jeanette Van Zanten-Stump

Publisher: Bookbaby

Published: 2018-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781543923650

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In 1960, Jeanette Van Zanten, a three-year-old girl from Sharon, Pennsylvania tragically loses her father to death. When her mother is unable to care for her and her six siblings, the family is uprooted from a family farm and relocated to Mooseheart, an orphanage in Illinois. Upon arrival to Mooseheart, the siblings are separated from one another and scattered to halls throughout the grounds of the orphanage where they at the mercy of strict matrons. Jeanette creatively adapts to the rigid lifestyle filled with rules and regulations, but never loses hope that someday she will be free. Once she attains her desired freedom and is on her own, she resiliently readjusts to life outside the orphanage and perilously navigates her way through adolescence into adulthood.

The Caboose who Got Loose
The Caboose who Got Loose

Author: Bill Peet

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1980-02

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780395287156

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Tired of being last on the smoky, noisy train, Katy wishes for some way to escape the endless track.

Sharing the Journey: Literature for Young Children
Sharing the Journey: Literature for Young Children

Author: David Yellin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-05-12

Total Pages: 847

ISBN-13: 1351812963

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This wonderful resource from two authors with an infectious enthusiasm for children's literature will help readers select and share quality books for and with young children. Specifically focused on infants through the third grade, Sharing the Journey contains descriptive book annotations, instructive commentary, and creative teaching activities tailored for those important years. Extensive book lists throughout will help readers build a library of quality children's literature. Books representing other cultures are included to help celebrate diversity as well as cultural connection. Genre chapters include poetry, fantasy, and realistic and historical fiction. A chapter on informational books demonstrates how young children can be introduced to, and learn to enjoy, nonfiction.

The Little Red Caboose
The Little Red Caboose

Author: Marian Potter

Publisher:

Published: 1953

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780307614230

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Presents the classic story of a little red caboose who saved the train one day when it didn't have enough steam to climb the high mountain.

Tootle and Katy Caboose
Tootle and Katy Caboose

Author: Gina Ingoglia

Publisher: Golden Books

Published: 1990-02

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780307120878

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The animals of Little Golden Book Land all go on a treasure hunt. Each one brings back something different.

Journey on a Runaway Train
Journey on a Runaway Train

Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0807506958

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In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations—all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus Society, a secret guild whose mission is to return lost artifacts and treasures to the sites they were taken from. The Aldens board a private train to New Mexico to return the turtle to its original home, and they encounter enemies of Reddimus along the way! The trip is a success...but instead of returning home, there's a last-minute change in plans. The Boxcar Children must continue the mission for the society and deliver more things, all around the globe!

The Happy Crab
The Happy Crab

Author: Layla Palmer

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1493439456

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Happy is an adventurous little crab whose world is suddenly turned upside down (literally!) when a mama and her son discover his large, unbroken shell while on vacation at the beach. After deciding to keep the shell as a souvenir, the boy unexpectedly feels the crab move inside and is suddenly faced with a decision: take him home or let him go. His compassion for the crab and thoughtful decision to release him gently reminds readers of the importance of selflessness and highlights how our environment, relationships, and experiences contribute greatly to our happiness. The Happy Crab is based on a true story experienced by Kevin, Layla, and their son, Steevenson, and you can see a video of the actual shell and crab at TheLetteredCottage.net/TheHappyCrab.

The Little Red Caboose
The Little Red Caboose

Author: Kristen L. Depken

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 1524714283

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The Little Red Caboose stars in his first Step into Reading book! Perfect for train lovers just learning to read! Fans of the Little Red Caboose, star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time, will now be able to read about him on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted for early readers from the classic Little Golden Book by Marian Potter. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book, this sweet tale about the Little Red Caboose--who saves a train from slipping down a steep mountain--is the perfect addition to the Step into Reading line. Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

The Little Engine That Could
The Little Engine That Could

Author: Watty Piper

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-09-27

Total Pages: 55

ISBN-13: 1101549890

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"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..." Discover the inspiring story of the Little Blue Engine as she makes her way over the mountain in this beloved classic—the perfect gift to celebrate the special milestones in your life, from graduations to birthdays and more! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for over ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.

Marwan's Journey
Marwan's Journey

Author: Patricia De Arias

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1662651147

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A 2018 Kirkus Best Book * A National Council of Social Studies * CBC Notable Trade Book * An Outstanding International Trade Book (USBBY) * A Bank Street Children’s Book Committee Best Book of the Year One night they came... The darkness grew colder, deeper, darker, and swallowed up everything... Marwan is a young boy on a journey he never intended to take, bound for a place he doesn’t know. On his journey, he relies on courage and memories of his faraway homeland to buoy him. With him are hundreds and thousands of other human beings, crossing the deserts and the seas, fleeing war and hunger in search of safety. He must take one step after another—bringing whatever he can carry, holding on to dreams. This is the journey of one boy who longs for a home, and we follow his path, walking hand in hand with him as he looks forward with uncertainty and hopes for a peaceful future. This beautiful, heartfelt story gives a human face to the plight of refugees all over the world. Marwan’s journey is everyone’s journey.