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Oi! Get Off Our Train (Red Fox picture books) (Paperback)

by John Burningham (Author)
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  • Paperback: 46 pages
  • Publisher: Red Fox; New edition edition (17 Oct 1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 009985340X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099853404
  • Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 22.2 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,627 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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A tale of a little boy speeding through the night on his dream-train to far off lands where endangered animals beg for a lift. The author also wrote "Mr Gumpy's Outing", "Would You Rather" and "Come Away From the Water". "Granpa" won the 1984 Emil/Kurt Maschler Award.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brings conservation alive through fantastic imagery. Buy it!, 13 Jun 2001
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the imagination with amazing illustrations, 8 Jul 2008
By C. Jones "christabelaroo" (UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Oi! Stop guilt tripping toddlers, 27 Dec 2007
By D. Delaney "happymango" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This book is very nicely illustrated and my 2 year old really enjoyed shouting "Oi! Get Off Our Train" every time a new passenger boarded. However, what could have been a fun book is completely ruined by packaging it up with a political message about biodiversity. For anyone who has read the "Modern Parents" cartoon strip in Viz magazine and admired the parents, this book is for you!
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1.0 out of 5 stars We've all learnt an important lesson, haven't we children?
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