Rhyming, lyrical text and evocative, period-inspired artwork that transforms from the grayscale of night to the spectrum of day describe the sights and sounds of an overnight journey from country to city on a 1940s passenger train. Simultaneous eBook.
Told in rhyming text, a train speeds through the night, revealing the sights and colors along the way to its young and sleepy riders.
A boy taking a train ride at night notices colors along the way, including red lights, white stars, and a yellow moon.
Ride the rails of the night train in this beautifully rendered journey conducted by renowned artist Wendell Minor and frequent collaborator Robert Burleigh.Rhyming, lyrical text describes the sights and sounds of a nighttime journey from country to city on a passenger train in the 1940s. Largely painted in black and white, breathtaking illustrations feature pops of color as the train continues its trip until the full-color spectrum appears as dawn breaks and passengers arrive at the station. A nostalgic and innovative choice for readers fascinated by trains.