Books with title The Christmas Train

In this children s picture book, President Thomas S. Monson recounts a Christmas memory from his childhood. As a boy, he yearned for an electric train. To his delight, on Christmas morning he got exactly that a train that operated through the miracle of electricity. Then he noticed a second train that his mother had purchased for the boy down the street whose family was struggling. Although it was only a wind-up train, it had an beautiful oil tanker car, which little Tommy wanted for his own. Soon after, Tommy s mother invited him to accompany her to the neighbor s home to deliver the gift. Young Mark was thrilled with his new train and, of course, didn t notice the missing train car. However, a remorseful Tommy did. What happened next will bring the spirit of Christmas into every heart and home. Illustrated by renowned artist Dan Burr, The Christmas Train is sure to be a classic Christmas story and a beautiful addition to every Christmas library. The Christmas Train won the Mom's Choice Award in 2012.

Janice loved riding the train to Christmas Town. Every December her mother and father put her on the train with a small backpack filled with surprises. Ride along with Janice on a magical Christmas train. Janice worries about her grandmother, who usually rides with her, and wonders about the surprise that her mother prepared for her before the trip. She meets friends from the past, including Bumblebee the Polar Bear, Zephyr the cat, and two little mice named Bubble and Squeak. The reader participates in the surprise that is revealed at the end, as Janice realizes that some things never change! Featuring the artwork of Jeff Lee, best known for his video game art, the book will become a family favorite.

All aboard the Christmas Train! Join Santa, his enterprising elves, snuggly snowmen, friendly carolers, and the rest of Christmas's colorful characters on a train ride that teaches counting and seek-and-find activities all for the Christmas season. This adorable two-in-one board book unfolds into a 56" train (perfect for playtime or room decor!) A handy velcro clasp keeps everything snuggly shut when reading time is over.

In Book 3 of the Berlin Trilogy, Thomas Rost and his Gypsy friend, Ingrid, flee the German capital for Prague, pursued by a cold-blooded killer. But the Czech city is no safer than Berlin, as the Gestapo close in to arrest them. An escape to Munich leads to the discovery of the diary of Hitler's greatest love, which contains a secret so dangerous, the Third Reich's top Nazis will kill to keep it hidden.

A wonderful storybook the whole family will enjoy about the great American holiday tradition of model railroading! This book contains many new ideas, starting with a cover designed so that one would leave it out, not only during the holiday season, but throughout the entire year. A personalizing page on which the owner signs his or her name to the book and greets any new reader. The story is written in poem style so it can be easily read to smaller children who may only enjoy the wondeful pictures at first, but later will come to understand the full meaning of the story in the future as they grow older. As the reader turns the pages and advances through the poem, the a little train travels around the boarder track! The book contains 20 absolutely gorgeous illustrations of classic toy and model trains created by Michigan artist, Mike Roll.

The Christmas Tin is a most delightful read for the young at heart anytime during the year! This endearing book is based upon a true story featuring the older of the two authors when she was a young girl and conveys the timeless message that "love truly is the best gift of all." Children will especially enjoy all of the colorful illustrations contained within this treasure!