Vivid images in both poem and paintings create a closeup view of a freight train traveling through a crossinga dramatic experience for young readers. With the rhythm of its words recalling the cadence of a moving freight train, a poem by Philip Booth is fluidly joined with artwork by firsttime illustrator Bagram Ibatoulline in this majestic picture book. Ibatoullines dramatic and masterful paintings capture the American freight train in its heyday in astonishing detail. CROSSING promises to enthrall train enthusiasts of all ages.
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1,440 words40 pagesLexile NP
Published 20019780763614201
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