Railroad Crossing Picture Book

The first book I wrote and illustrated is called "Chrisy Bear goes to Peru" which is a story about a polar bear who loves traveling. I also worked at Studio Fun International previously known as Reader's Digest Children's Publishing where I designed novelty books for well established brands such as Mattel, Dreamworks, Disney, Hasbro. Poet Phillip Booth and first-time picture book artist Bagram Ibattoulline recreate all the magnificence, splendour and noise of a passing freight train, inviting the reader to be swept up in the excitement with them., Vivid images in both poem and paintings create a close.

Ding! Ding! Ding! Lights flash and the gates come down. A train is coming through! Kids will love joining Christopher as he learns all about railroad crossings from his dad. What is a crossbuck? How do boom gates work? Find out in this factual and fun book that is perfect for anyone who loves trains.

Vivid images in both poem and paintings create a close-up view of a freight train traveling through a crossing-a dramatic experience for young readers. With the rhythm of its words recalling the cadence of a moving freight train, a poem by Philip Booth is fluidly joined with artwork by first-time illustrator Bagram Ibatoulline in this majestic picture book. Ibatoulline's dramatic and.

Buy a copy of RAILROAD CROSSINGS book. In the country a little boy and an old man find themselves stopped at a railroad crossing. As they watch and listen to the passing freight train roaring past they relish the sounds of the quiet night that follows.

A poetic and evocative picture book. "Times past are evoked in a combination of onomatopoeic text and richly hued illustrations. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Railroad Crossing Children's Picture Book Series at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

Favorite Crossing by Booth, Philip, 1925-2007; Ibatoulline, Bagram, ill Publication date 2001 Topics Railroad crossings, Children's poetry, American, Railroad trains, American poetry Publisher Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick Press Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size 124.5M. From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 2--Country Crossing re-creates the peaceful night sounds of the country as an old motor car "putt putts" its way down a dirt road and comes to a stop at a railroad crossing just as the bell begins to ring and the sound of an approaching train is heard in the distance.