Animal train (A Merrigold Press tell-a-tale book) Hardcover

My only complaint about this book is that it needs to be republished as a board book. We have already read two copies of this book to shreds, and taped it together numerous times.This is one of those sweet little books that I don't mind reading over and over. Even as the pages fall apart, I can still keep reading it, because I have it memorized. The last copy was well worth the special order required since it was out of print. The shipping cost more than the book. I am not a specialist in early childhood education (except that I have four young children) but this book just seems to have the elements that make for a good young children's story -- a train, a tunnel, dancing animals, a monkey band ("drummity drum went the drum"), mild suspense, an "all's well" ending -- not to mention the melodic phrasing and adorable cherubic illustrations.Just writing about it makes me want to go read it again.

This book allows the reader to add his own sounds for the track, musical instruments, etc which makes it unique for each reader and listener. Enjoy reading it to my grandson now. My children loved it. HAPPY READING, SINGING, MAKING SOUNDS.

My son loved it, what more can I say, great book.