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Train party by Karen Blair

6/12/2021

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Train Party
Karen Blair (2021)
Penguin Random House Australia
 
“Here come the trains! Clickety-clack!”

This is a delightfully illustrated story that many pre-schoolers can relate to. The picnic rug and treats are set out and there is excitement bubbling as the mini trains and their drivers collect the families for a scenic drive around Castleview Railway.

Karen Blair is an illustrator and art teacher. She’s worked with a number of well-known authors such as Margaret Wild (Our Baby) and Davina Bell (Lemonade Jones). Train Party, however, is one of the few books that are both written and illustrated by Blair. The book begins with a playful map of Castleview Railway. The story takes readers through the delight of a young child’s birthday party. Colour and illustrations fill the pages with short bursts of rhythmic text and basic rhymes.
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This would be a winner for any young child who has experienced the delight of a birthday party, and any eager young train enthusiast. 
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