All Aboard the Dinotrain

A group of dinosaurs discovers an abandoned train and decides to take it for a ride. The colorful illustrations by Howard Fine show the dinosaurs climbing aboard and attempting to operate the locomotive. The story follows their journey as they navigate tracks through mountains, valleys, and other terrain. Challenges and obstacles arise as the inexperienced dino crew tries to keep the train running. The rollicking rhyming text pairs with the action-filled artwork to create an adventure story that celebrates imagination and teamwork. This picture book combines two popular children's interests - dinosaurs and trains - into a playful tale about taking chances and working together.

Readers say this book captivates young dinosaur and train enthusiasts ages 2-6. Parents report their children request repeat readings and join in making train sounds. Likes: - Rhyming text that flows well for read-alouds - Colorful, expressive dinosaur illustrations - Blend of two popular kid topics: trains and dinosaurs - Short enough to hold toddler attention - Educational value in teaching dinosaur names Dislikes: - Some find the story too simple/basic - A few note the rhymes feel forced in places - Limited appeal beyond preschool age Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (279 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (89 ratings) Representative review: "My 3-year-old son loves this book. The dinosaurs have great personalities and the train theme is perfect. We read it almost every night." - Amazon reviewer "The illustrations carry the story more than the text." - Goodreads reviewer

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🦕 Author Deb Lund worked as both a teacher and a librarian before becoming a children's book author, bringing her experience with young readers to her writing. 🚂 The book's illustrator, Howard Fine, is known for his highly detailed and vibrant artwork, having illustrated numerous award-winning children's books. 🦖 While most dinosaurs depicted in the book lived in different time periods, the Jurassic Period (201-145 million years ago) featured several of the species shown, including Diplodocus and Stegosaurus. 🛤️ Steam locomotives, like the one featured in the book, dominated railroad transportation from the 1830s through the 1950s, representing over 100 years of railway history. 🎨 The book combines two subjects that consistently fascinate young children - dinosaurs and trains - making it particularly engaging for early readers ages 3-7.