Barbara's Reviews > All Aboard the Alaska Train

Young readers will pester their parents or caregivers to book passage on one of these trains after riding the Alaska Train vicariously through this picture book. The digital illustrations showcase the train and its riders, of course, but also, the gasp-worthy beauty of Alaska and its animals, including otters, moose, and porcupines, among others. As the train moves along the track, the animals climb aboard, making for quite a collection of riders. The rhyming lines and use of onomatopoeia insure that this one is a delightful read--and ride. And it's a good thing that those animals joined the human passengers since the blue and gold train will need more than a little nudge from the rear to make it up the mountain that is part of the route. Back matter offers additional information about the train, including its different parts. Although I haven't taken this train, the text and artwork make it feel as though I have. Alaska is calling me, calling me, calling me.