A little boy sets off on a round-the-world night train to dreamland with only his toy dog for company. But soon all sorts of endangered animals are asking if they can jump up and join them on their journey. . .
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It seems that John Burningham has never forgotten what makes children tick and this wonderful fantasy with a ‘green' message is perfect. A little boy goes to bed and dreams of going on an amazing journey with his pyjama case dog on board none other than his own toy train. Inspiringly illustrated, with more than a hint of Turner, the train sets off from the city and passes through all kinds of weather with frequent stops to play ghosts in the fog, swim in the sea, fly kites in the wind, muck about with umbrellas in the rain and more. The fun part is that each time the train stops another endangered animal climbs on board to be met with the inevitable ‘Oi! Get off our train'. In turn, each animal is allowed to stay, having explained why it must leave its own habitat--the elephant because someone wants to cut off its tusks, the stork because the marshland were it lives is being drained, and so on. When mum comes in to wake up the little boy for school she tells him the house is full of animals. Where can they all have come from?
Newcomers to this book will soon get the hang of the repetitive story and will enjoy naming and counting the different animals as they appear. This is a fun book with a serious message. it takes an ideal introduction to green issues for the youngest readers and could act as a starting point for many interesting discussions. That aside, and on a lighter note, show me the child who does not enjoy joining in and shouting out the refrain ‘Oi! Get off our train'! (Ages 4 and over) --Alison Jardine
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"The illustrations are rich in atmosphere and convey both meaning and feeling with great power" (Early Years Educator )
"A modern classic" (Children's Educational )
"A modern Noah's ark story for youngsters who enjoy a good repetitive tale with a strong "green message"" (Books for your Children )
"[Burningham] is one of the best in the business" (Financial Times )
"A modern classic" (Children's Educational )
"A modern Noah's ark story for youngsters who enjoy a good repetitive tale with a strong "green message"" (Books for your Children )
"[Burningham] is one of the best in the business" (Financial Times )
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
A wonderful journey of a small boy and his faithful toy dog, on a charismatic train as they travel the world in his dreams. They meet numerous endangered species en-route who explain the plight of creatures in our modern world and argue their case for salvation. Many issues can be raised from this superbly illustrated text. What remains unsaid is as important as that which is stated clearly. Highly recommended for use during the Literacy Hour for children of a range of ages and abilities. Will also support work in art, social and religious education.
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By C. Jones
Format:Paperback
I had this out of the Library for months, my son, barely a year at the time loved the pictures, above all. We bought this recently, apparently for 4 and above, my son, now 20 months has this book as a regular favorite for bed time. He loves the amazing illustrations of the train (I make train noises to go) and points to all the animals as we go through. I only have to say 'oi!, get off our train!' and he's found the book and demanding another read through.
As for political messages, John Burningham doesn't lay it on heavy but tells it how it is but in a way that kids can take it in without feeling they are somehow to blame. More and more material aimed at kids makes them aware of the state we are leaving the planet. As a child of the 70's I thought then, by now we would have it better sorted but there's still a very long way to go. I hope the next generation do better than we are.
As for political messages, John Burningham doesn't lay it on heavy but tells it how it is but in a way that kids can take it in without feeling they are somehow to blame. More and more material aimed at kids makes them aware of the state we are leaving the planet. As a child of the 70's I thought then, by now we would have it better sorted but there's still a very long way to go. I hope the next generation do better than we are.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A. Forsyth
Format:Paperback
I'm not offended by the eco message of this book, but more importantly I want to defend the illustrations, which I think are thrilling, complex and very beautiful, with things to talk about on every page. My children like the shout-y element of the story.
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simply brilliant
Love this story, I have used it to help with the learning of the phonic blend oi... worked very I was delighted
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. E. A. Siggers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
This book was excellent to use with my nurture group as part of a topic on transport, they thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Would recommend it to others.
Published 3 months ago by Miss Claire Norman
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Oi! What a great read!
A fantastic book for the kids my niece absolutely ADORES IT. She demands it be read to her whenever it is brought round and I even brought a copy for my friends little girls, who... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Abigail M. Johnston
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Great teaching aid
Using talk for writing at school. This book with it's repeatitive text was perfect. The children even performed it for a class assembly.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs H Parsons
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Old favourite
This was a book that delighted my children so I ordered as a Xmas gift for a child I know. It is beautifully illustrated by the author and invites participation during the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by karen spurgin
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Oi get off our train
A great read for a two year old. Lots of action, a train- always popular- and lots of endangered species so very PC. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jane Dent
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book but I wanted and was expecting a mini book so was rather...
Good book but I wanted and was expecting a mini book so was rather disappointed.I do not wish to write any more thank you! Happy christmas and a good New Year!
Published 5 months ago by A. C. Junkison
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVELY BOOK AND NICE ILLUSTRATIONS
ONCE AGAIN A LOVELY ILLUSTRATIVE BOOK WITH EASY TEXT.
MY SON LIKES ANYTHING TO DO WITH TRAINS AND THIS BOOK DIDNT DISAPPOINT. Read more
MY SON LIKES ANYTHING TO DO WITH TRAINS AND THIS BOOK DIDNT DISAPPOINT. Read more
Published 9 months ago by sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVELY ILLUSTRATIONS
MY SON LOVES TRAINS AND THIS IS A VERY EASY TO READ STORY WITH NOT TOO MUCH TEXT AND LOVELY ILLUSTRATIONS.
IF YOUR CHILD LIKES TRAINS THEY WONT BE DISAPPOINTED.
IF YOUR CHILD LIKES TRAINS THEY WONT BE DISAPPOINTED.
Published 9 months ago by sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Bought this book for work (year teacher) and used when learning about orders. The children loved it and there are so many other dimensions to it.
Published 12 months ago by Manda
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