The train ran right by Bigmama's house in Cottondale, the town made famous in Crews's book Bigmama's. The children were warned to stay off the tracks. But this time they were in a hurry, and the tracks were a shortcut. So they started off, and when there was no turning back, they heard the train coming. Drama, suspense--and a happy ending. Full-color illustrations.
The train ran right by Bigmama's house in Cottondale, the town made famous in Crews's book Bigmama's. The children were warned to stay off the tracks....
"Showing the same dynamic energy and brilliant colors as in Freight Train and Truck, the author-artist conveys the breathless anticipation and delighted enjoyment generated by a parade."--Horn Book.
"Showing the same dynamic energy and brilliant colors as in Freight Train and Truck, the author-artist conveys the breathless anticipation and delight...
"With minimal text and bright-color illustrations, Crews captures the essence of a plane journey."--Kirkus Reviews. "A satisfying adventure for very young children."--Booklist.
"With minimal text and bright-color illustrations, Crews captures the essence of a plane journey."--Kirkus Reviews. "A satisfying adventure for very y...
Blue sky. Yellow sun. White clouds. Then, suddenly, gray clouds. Gray sky. RAIN. Using bold graphics and few words, Rain explores concepts like weather, colors, and a changing landscape. It's a book for very young readers to enjoy and learn from, rain or shine.
Blue sky. Yellow sun. White clouds. Then, suddenly, gray clouds. Gray sky. RAIN. Using bold graphics and few words, Rain explores concepts li...
Nighttime at the fair is magic with Caldecott Honor-winning author/artist Donald Crews. The sky goes dark and the colored lights begin to flash and sparkle. There are games to play and treats to eat. From the top of the Ferris wheel, you can see where you've been--and where you have yet to go. Full color.
Nighttime at the fair is magic with Caldecott Honor-winning author/artist Donald Crews. The sky goes dark and the colored lights begin to flash and sp...
"On a deep-blue background, the words 'blue sea' appear...and then the first of Crews's eye-filling paintings....The author and illustrator of Rain have invented another winner."--Publishers Weekly.
"On a deep-blue background, the words 'blue sea' appear...and then the first of Crews's eye-filling paintings....The author and illustrator of Rain ha...
Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.
In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train.
This Calecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he or she has watched a freight train passing after reading Freight Train.
Donald Crews used childhood memories of trains seen during his travels...
Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.