Donald Crews

In this lift-the-flap edition of the Caldecott Honor classic, young readers go on a train trip full of new surprises. Freight Train Lift-the-Flap includes fourteen sturdy flaps perfect for little hands that reveal the contents of the train cars. A fun and interactive edition of the perennial favorite, perfect for fans of Dear Zoo and Where’s Spot?A train runs along this track. . . Ever wonder what, or who, is in the red caboose? How about the orange tank car and the yellow hopper car? The purple box car? The steam engine? Who is driving that train? Featuring fourteen flaps to lift and all-new art, acclaimed author and artist Donald Crews’s lift-the-flap edition of the classic picture book celebrates a childhood favorite: the train. All aboard!

This Caldecott Honor-winning bilingual children's book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries.Choo choo A train is passing by Can you count the cars? Can you name the colors? Where is the train going? There's only one way to find out--all aboard the freight train A bilingual edition of the classic Caldecott Honor Book for the youngest child. Chu-chu Pasa el tren Puedes contar los vagones? Puedes nombrar los colores? A d nde va este tren? S lo hay una manera de saber todo sobre el tren de carga Edici n biling e de este cl sico Libro de Honor Caldecott para los ni os m s peque os.

How many black dots? One? Two? Three? What can you make? Read this book and see!

Cu ntos puntos negros hay? Uno? Dos? Tres? Qu inventar s? Lee el libro y lo ver s Qu puedes hacer con diez puntos negros? Las posibilidades son infinitas

Whether the day is cloudy or sunny, it provides lots of opportunities for fun and entertainment

This Caldecott Honor-winning bilingual children's book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries.Choo choo A train is passing by Can you count the cars? Can you name the colors? Where is the train going? There's only one way to find out--all aboard the freight train A bilingual edition of the classic Caldecott Honor Book for the youngest child. Chu-chu Pasa el tren Puedes contar los vagones? Puedes nombrar los colores? A d nde va este tren? S lo hay una manera de saber todo sobre el tren de carga Edici n biling e de este cl sico Libro de Honor Caldecott para los ni os m s peque os.

Every child's dream freight train roars through in a kaleidoscope of colors, with a black steam engine and a red caboose at either end

The train rolls along slowly at first, slowly enough to count the cars, name their colors, and identify their functions, until it starts to pick up speed, chug-chugging across the page in a blur of color, speed, and sound. Reprint. Caldecott Honor Book. H. AB. SLJ. C. K. PW.

What is large (or small), bright yellow, and filled with students? School Bus Climb aboard and let Donald Crews take you to school -- and home again.

In this special version of the Caldecott Honor classic, little hands can slide the doors to reveal the contents of each car, from apples, peaches, and pears in the refrigerated car all the way to caboose--which opens to show the train crew In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train.This Caldecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he or she has watched a freight train passing after reading Freight Train.Donald Crews used childhood memories of trains seen during his travels to his grandparents' farm in the American South as the inspiration for this timeless favorite.Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.

Sail AwayIt's a perfect day for sailing. Motor under the bridge, putt . . . putt . . . putt past the lighthouse, put up the sails, and whoosh! But watch out for a change in the weather. Seas will swell and waves will crash before you sail back home.

A bright, classic book for truck-obsessed toddlers. This Caldecott Honor Book is from the beloved author-artist Donald Crews.In this wordless picture book, a large red trailer truck packed with tricycles moves through pages of fog, truck stops, and crowded highways. "Beautifully executed and appealing."--School Library JournalThis is an ideal book to share with preschoolers, both at home and in the classroom--especially those who love books about transportation Truck is written and illustrated by the celebrated creator of Freight Train, Bigmama's, School Bus, and many other classic and award-winning picture books for young children. Truck was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association and was also named an ALA Notable Book for Children.

The train rolls along slowly at first, slowly enough to count the cars, to name their colors, and identify their functions, until it starts to pick up speed

Follows the progress of school buses as they take children to school and bring them home again

From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Bigmama's, Freight Train, and many other classic picture books for young children, comes "a superb example of the picture book as theater; a suspense thriller for younger audiences" (Horn Book starred review).It's getting late following a day of play, So seven children decide to take the shortcut home to Bigmama's, even though that means walking along the train tracks when they know they should always take the road. The coast seems clear...This companion to Bigmama's will enthrall young readers at home or in the classroom. An exciting story with a clear implicit lesson and a happy ending, children will be on the edge of their seats as they follow along. A fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 learn about how to share details of place in storytelling. Celebrate the bonds of family over generations with Donald Crews's evocative picture books Shortcut and Bigmama's.

Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Freight Train, Truck, and many other classic picture books for young children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting his grandparents in Florida. Share this book at home or in the classroom. Everyone will enjoy the memories of a perfect day in the country, exploring and playing, and the connections among family members across generations. Four children travel with their mother, and when the train arrives in Cottondale, Florida, the summer at Bigmama's house begins Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable childhood experience. Beautifully and richly illustrated, this is a wonderful choice for family reading and classroom sharing. "A very special book by a superb artist and storyteller."--The Horn Book A fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 easily learn about how to share details of place in storytelling.

An airplane takes off, flies, and lands after having passed over cities, country areas, lakes, and more.

All the color and action of liners, tankers, tugs, barges, ferryboats, and fireboats in a harbor are presented in this exciting visual adventure. "Harbor is a picture book, and a great one at that. Every library will want it."--School Library Journal

"Showing the same dynamic energy and brilliant colors as in Freight Train and Truck, the author-artist conveys the breathless anticipation and delighted enjoyment generated by a parade."--Horn Book.