Publisher Description
Can a train pullin’ half a mile of heavy-duty freight cars make it to Chicago ahead of a speedy little race car?
Through the desert …
Through the mountains …
Through a blizzard …
Vvvrrrrrrrrrrrrrrum!
Chooka, Chooka, Chooka, Chooka …
The race is on!
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“Certain to pique the interest and imagination of young children as to the everyday workings of freight trains—and it takes them on a highly entertaining ride, too.”
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School Library Journal
About the Authors
Kate McMullan is an author of children’s books, and she has collaborated on many projects with her husband, illustrator Jim McMullan. Before turning to writing, she taught fourth grade and worked in publishing.
Jim McMullan is an internationally-acclaimed illustrator and poster designer whose work can be seen in The Theater Posters of James McMullan. He has collaborated extensively with his wife, Kate, on a number of award-winning picture books, including I’m Big!, I’m Bad!, I’m Mighty!, and I’m Dirty. They currently live in Sag Harbor, New York.
About Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci is an actor, writer, director, and producer. He has directed five films and appeared in over seventy films, countless television shows, and a dozen plays on and off Broadway. He has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and a spoken word Grammy; is a winner of two Golden Globes and two Emmys; and has received numerous other critical and professional awards and accolades. He is also author of two cookbooks, The Tucci Table and The Tucci Cookbook.