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Busy Trains

Name: Busy Trains
Brand: The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)
SKU: 9781529084665
Price: 8.0 NZD
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By Campbell Books

Series: Campbell Busy Books

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Summary

Busy Trains by Campbell Books is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the world of trains. Through vibrant illustrations and interactive elements, children can explore different types of trains and their functions, providing an engaging and educational reading experience.
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A first novelty board book about a busy train, with push, pull and turning mechanisms.

A first novelty board book about a busy train, with push, pull and turning mechanisms.

Description

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard in Busy Trains! Enjoy watching the steam puff out of an engine, going through a crossing and chugging along the railway.

Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Trains has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Busy Trains by Campbell Books is a well-loved children's book featured in many positive reviews. Readers appreciate its engaging illustrations and interactive features that captivate young readers, making it a favourite for train enthusiasts. The durable, well-designed interactive elements ensure it withstands repeated use by eager little hands.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529084665

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Board book

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Campbell Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jo Byatt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 10

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About the Author

Jo Byatt studied design at Southend Art College, where everything she drew had a smiley face! She has worked for the BBC, Redan and Egmont amongst others, and her illustrations have appeared in over twenty children's books. Jo has illustrated Busy Fire Station, Busy Railway and Busy Beach for Campbell Books.

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