Trains, Boats and Planes

What do our readers think of Trains, Boats and Planes? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the colourful pictures, the playful dog characters and spotting lots of vehicles and details. They especially like the exciting transport adventure and the chance to choose which vehicle they would ride.

What does the Pageticker team say about Trains, Boats and Planes?

Trains, Boats and Planes - a cheerful, rhyming romp with hundreds of busy details for transport fans to spot. Michelle Robinson and Jez Tuya make tunnels, storms and take-offs feel exciting without becoming too alarming, while the cosy festival-and-bedtime finish brings everyone safely home. A jolly choice for shared reading, especially with children who like vehicles, dogs and a bit of ‘all aboard!’

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What is Trains, Boats and Planes about?

Join a lively journey as trains, boats, and planes whisk their canine passengers to the Big Festival. Along the way, they encounter challenges like tunnels and storms, but the excitement never wanes. With vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text, this story offers a delightful adventure through land, sea, and sky, culminating in a joyful festival celebration.

Discussion ideas around Trains, Boats and Planes

Choosing a journey: Which would you choose for the trip to the Big Festival—a train, a boat or a plane—and what would you hope to see on the way?

Braving the weather: How do the passengers and vehicles cope with the stormy parts of the journey? What helps you feel brave when plans become tricky?

Spot the details: What small things do you notice in the busy pictures, and which detail makes you smile or wonder the most?

A special celebration: Why do you think the dogs are travelling to the Big Festival? What would your perfect festival include?

Travelling together: How do the different passengers share their journeys? What makes travelling with others enjoyable?