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A quick, energetic dash of a story that leaves newly independent readers feeling triumphant. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Chasing the train.
- lighthearted
- exciting
- triumphant
- 01
Mr. Putter & Tabby take the train
Cynthia Rylant
A cozy and comforting ride that celebrates the quiet joys of travel and the steadfast bond between an older man and his pets.
- 02
The caboose who got loose
Bill Peet
A rhythmic, restless journey of an underdog train car dreaming of a life off the endless tracks.
- 03
I want to go camping
Ann Rossi
A brief, accessible journey into the anticipation of the great outdoors, crafted specifically for braille readers.
- 04
Freight train
Donald Crews · 1978
A mesmerizing, rhythmic rush of color and motion that captures the pure thrill of a passing train.
- 05
Moo, Baa, La La La (Boynton)
Sandra Boynton · 2004
A bouncy, laugh-out-loud exploration of the silly sounds animals make, told through energetic rhymes.
- 06
Meet the Little Engine that could
Watty Piper
A rhythmic, comforting classic that turns the simple act of trying into a triumphant, unforgettable chant.
- 07
North to the Rails
Louis L'Amour
A dusty, action-packed ride through the untamed West where a man must finally strap on his guns to protect his legacy.
- 08
Apt. 3
Ezra Jack Keats
A quiet, rainy-day exploration of an apartment building guided by the soulful sound of a hidden harmonica.
- 09
Nate the Great on the Owl Express
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
A pint-sized, pancake-loving detective brings a touch of deadpan noir to a cozy, locomotive-bound puzzle.
- 10
The van and the cab
Della Cohen
A gentle, foundational reading experience centered on the simple joy of playing with toy cars.
- 11
The Black Book of Colors
Menena Cottin
A quiet, tactile journey that invites readers to experience the vibrant world of color through touch and imagination rather than sight.
- 12
The Mystery on the Train
Gertrude Chandler Warner
A cozy, cross-country railway adventure where sibling teamwork is the key to solving the puzzle.
