Big Blue Engine

A title in the reissued ‘Start and Go’ series, this interactive book tells the story of the big blue engine’s journey, pulling the freight car, to take goods to the sea port. The text is dynamic and well judged for the intended age group: ‘Pull down the handle’ and ‘Ring! Ring! Pick up the phone’. The pictures are wonderfully vivid and the thick black line makes for clear images of the train, the track and the changing landscapes. Children will enjoy the movable elements, and not least taking the ‘phone’ from its cradle and moving the train along the track. The sharing adult will need to supervise younger children’s manipulation of the tabs as vigorous pulling and pushing might do some damage. This novelty transport book, like the others in the series, is an exciting introduction to the non-fiction story genre. (Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts.)