The big engines that rumble--or the little engine that
could--have a real fascination for the youngest readers. And not
only do children like reading about trains, or watching them in
videos (think Thomas the Tank Engine), but they love playing with
toy trains. Enter "The Mini-Express," the latest "Mini Wheels
Book," the new series of board-books-as-vehicles from the creator
of the 2.2-million-copy bestselling Mini House BookI series.
The natural companion to "Mini School Bus" and" Mini Fire Truck,"
"The Mini-Express" takes readers on a fun-filled ride aboard a
chunky and colorful die-cut steam engine. With the hiss of steam
and clackity-clack of wheels on the track, the rhyming verse tells
the story of Engineer Hoot and his crew of hardworking mice. Peter
Lippman's energetic illustrations bring the characters and text to
life on every page, and real working wheels keep "The Mini-Express"
on the go--across the floor, and through a child's imagination. All
aboard!