Another Sommer-Time Story The Little Red Train

Trapped high on a mountain by deep snow, hungry townspeople wait desperately for one of the three big trains to bring them food, but they all refuse to go up the mountain. Seeing the desperate situation, The Little Red Train and a family of brave helpers decide to go up the mountain in spite of the ridicule from the big trains. The Little Red Train and it helpers overcome severe obstacles and save the people from starvation. In this exciting and vividly illustrated book, Carl Sommer shows the value of perseverance, compassion, and civic virtue, and children learn to sing the song: Try! Try! Try! Grades K-3. Virtues: Perseverance / Compassion / Civic Virtue Other Virtues: Appreciation, Assertiveness, Caring, Cheerfulness, Citizenship, Commitment, Community Service, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Diligence, Generosity, Initiative, Kindness, Patience, Positive Mental Attitude, Respect for Humankind, Responsible, and Self-Discipline