The Train Driver
Published on 10. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-84717-083-5 (ISBN)
Description
Mum and Dad have to go away for two days and Dara is not happy. But Uncle Joe, who's minding him, has arranged a wonderful surprise.
Dara is not happy.
Mum and Dad must go away for two whole days.
Dara wants to go too.
Poor Dara!
But Uncle Joe has a big surprise!
Expertly designed specifically for very young children, perfect as a lead-up to the Panda series.
Dara is not happy.
Mum and Dad must go away for two whole days.
Dara wants to go too.
Poor Dara!
But Uncle Joe has a big surprise!
Expertly designed specifically for very young children, perfect as a lead-up to the Panda series.
Reviews / Votes
'the pictures are bright and lively and echo the simple joy of the story' -- Books Ireland 'a pleasant story that chuffs along happily' -- Evening Echo 'a charming well-written story' -- Irish Independent 'O'Brien Press has come up trumps with The Train Driver by Kunak McGann' -- Irish Independent 'a lovely bright and colourful book ... the characters are likable and appealing to children' -- CBI Bookfest Guide 2009 'an ideal book for the classroom' -- Inis Magazine 'inventive and colourful illustrations are lovingly and effectively done' -- Books Ireland 'the balance between text and illustration on each page is perfect for this age group' -- Inis Magazine 'The Train Driver will appeal with its lovely illustrations and gentle story of a boy who fulfils his dream of becoming a train driver for a day' -- Sunday Independent 'Bright, lively illustrations and plenty of train noises to toot along with' -- Irish Independent 'Kunak McGann's The Train Driver is a delight for newly confident readers' -- Irish Independent 'while The Train Driver is suitable for beginner readers, anyone who ever dreamed of driving a big old steam engine will thoroughly enjoy this book. Furthermore, this story lends itself to group storytelling and deserves shelf space in every junior classr -- In Touch MagazineMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 4 years, Interest Age: From 3 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
45 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
108 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84717-083-5 (9781847170835)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Kunak McGann is the author of A Hundred Words for Grand, Red Rover, Red Rover! and, with Sarah Cassidy, Ah ... That's Gas!, The A to Z of an Irish Christmas, The A to Z of Being Irish and Irish Mammy in Your Pocket. She works in publishing and lives in Kildare with her husband, two lively sons and one chilled-out dog.