Books with author Cartwright

Ol' 556 celebrates the Alaska Railroad's early days when courageous men and powerful steam engines battled nature to keep the line open. In the late 1940's, the steam engines were gradually replaced by the new diesel-electric locomotives, but Ol' 556 comes back to life to save the passengers from a horrible fate in this dramatic tale that will thrill boys and girls alike.Also includes a wealth of historic photos and other educational information sure to please train buffs and hobbyists. Shannon is one of Alaska's most popular childrens book illustrators and rides the Alaska Railroad to reach her cabin in the woods. She talked to many Alaska trainmen while gathering material for this unique book.

This sticker book, part of the series "Farmyard Tales Sticker Books", is based on the characters and stories from Apple Tree Farm. The sticker books each tell a story in which coloured stickers represent the missing word in the story. Children should enjoy locating the correct sticker. To provide a clue, the picture is printed in outline where relevant in the story. The chosen sticker is then placed over the outline picture. Educational content is provided by the inclusion of the missing word, as well as the picture, on the sticker. Other titles in the series include "The Naughty Sheep", "Pig Gets Stuck" and "The Hungry Donkey".