
Illustrated by Paul Meisel
Engine, Engine, Number Nine / Rolling, rolling down the line. /
Wheels are turning. Whistle’s blowing.
/ Soon we’ll find out where it’s going.
In this rollicking rendition of a traditional children’s rhyme, kids, grown-ups, an assortment of animals and a whole marching band board a train heading for… Read the book to find out where it's going. All aboard!
Engine, Engine, Number Nine,
Rolling, rolling down the line.
Wheels are turning. Whistle’s blowing.
Soon we’ll find out where it’s going.
In this rollicking rendition of a traditional children’s rhyme, grown-ups, kids, an assortment of animals and a whole marching band board a train heading for… Read the book to find out. All aboard!
Reviews
“…a definite read-aloud… will soon have even the youngest singing along.” – Children’s Book Review Service
“This rendition of a traditional American children’s rhyme is a definite read-aloud. Kids, adults, animals and even a band are taking the train. But where are they all going? The simple storyline is well-complemented by the bold, colorful cartoon illustrations. Kids will find lots to look for and discuss. The rhyming verses will soon have even the youngest singing along.” – Children’s Book Review Service.
“A rhyming verse follows the journey of a train as it picks up passengers, including a marching band and a number of farm animals, and eventually the destination is divulged…the passengers return home sleepy and satisfied, clutching all manner of ribbons, prizes and trophies.” – The Horn Book.
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