Central Kansas Library System

Tired of working alone, a little train jumps off the track in search of companionship and ends up at the zoo, where it gives rides and makes people happy. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Educator resources include reading...

In the late 1800s, Marianne travels westward on the Orphan Train in hopes of being placed with a caring family.

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

Thomas the tank engine has a race with another train, one pulled by an engine larger than he is.

A tired and dejected circus camel finds long-sought-after recognition along a railroad track.

A train gets noisier and more crowded as quacking ducks, dancing acrobats, talking yaks, and packs of elephants board.

Gus waves at the train near his grandfather's house, sets up a toy train, and eventually gets to ride on the train with his grandfather.

"The circus is in town! But when the animals get loose, the town is a circus. Can Thomas help round the animals up?"--P. [4] of cover.

After being left by the side of a road with nothing but her favorite sock toy, Tupelo meets a pack of dogs led by Garbage Pail Tex as they are wishing for new homes, then joins them as they catch a passing train and share stories of dog heroes.