Publisher Description

The Animal Express train is back, and it's more determined than ever! The Animal Expresshas got a new goal-to transport eight reindeerback to the North Pole! It's Christmas Eve, and Santa's reindeer have spent the day getting pampered at an Arctic spa in preparation for their annual journey around the world. Now, the Animal Express races the clock to return the reindeer to the North Pole before Santa's departure. Will they arrive in time to guide Santa's sleigh? The train encounters several wintery obstacles along the way, but...THE TRAIN ROLLS ON! This book is a timeless tale of perseverance and working together as a team to overcome obstacles. With its rhyming text, memorable refrain, and stunning illustrations, this exciting holiday train adventure is sure to resonate with children and adults alike! This Book Is Perfect For...- Fans of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and Santa and the Goodnight Train by June Sobel- Gifting to young train-lovers- Reading any time of the day- Reading aloud in the classroom, library, or at home- Engaging toddlers and students in preschool, kindergarten, and lower-elementary grades (ages 3-6)- Teaching perseverance and teamwork concepts- Promoting vocabulary and language development- Christmas book events and collections Book Features: Catchy, Rhyming Text - Rhymes help children predict language patterns and develop other critical language and reading skills. They also promote memory and rhythm development in a fun and exciting way. Memorable Refrain - "The train rolls on!" is a powerful catchphrase that is ripe to become a go-to saying for kids and their caregivers when they need to persevere through difficult situations.Eye-Catching Illustrations - The train and its passengers are expertly-rendered, and each has a unique personality that shines through on the page. Glossary - This resource provides simple definitions for 17 words used throughout the book and is intended to help children enhance their vocabulary with each and every read. Look and Find - Children will enjoy searching for the cardinal that accompanies the train in every illustration!

Author Biography

Jodi Adams is a former Crime Scene Investigator turned stay-at-home mom and author of The Train Rolls On series. Jodi has always loved reading and writing, but it wasn't until her daughter was born that she rediscovered her love of children's fiction and decided to write and publish stories of her own. When she is not reading or writing, Jodi loves to cook and bake (mostly eat!), run, golf, play sand volleyball, and spend time with her family. She grew up in Iowa but now lives in Omaha, NE with her husband, Eric, and their two kids. You can find out more about Jodi and her books at Christina Wald is a professional children's book illustrator specializing in animal and science work. A prolific artist with over 20 years of experience in the field, she has worked with numerous major publishers and directly with authors on many smaller-scale projects. Christina holds a BS in Industrial Design from the University of Cincinnati and loves to combine her two passions: travel and illustration. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband- a toy engineer- and three cats. You can find out more about Christina and her artwork at

Review

"A delightful read-aloud holiday experience that parents and adults will welcome as a bright, original story combining two children's favorites: Christmas and trains." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "Christina Wald's lovely, colorful drawings bring Jodi Adams's story to life...while vocabulary-building descriptions allow for an interactive experience that adds educational opportunities." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"The Train Rolls On To The North Pole by Jodi Adams is the perfect story for those who celebrate Christmas. Many age groups will find enjoyment in the story." -Kameron Brook, Reedsy Discovery "The illustrations were spectacular. The cover instantly caught my eye, and I know it will also capture little kids' eyes. The opening images of the famous reindeer enjoying a spa day were hilarious. Kids will giggle at the animals getting massages and pedicures." -Kameron Brook, Reedsy Discovery

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