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Children's fiction
Book Details:
Price:
€5.99
Binding: pb
Pages: 64
Size: 196 x 130mm
ISBN-10 1-84717-083-8
ISBN-13 978-1-84717-083-5
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World, all languages.
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Orange Flag: For readers aged 4+ (includes Panda Cubs)
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Dara is not happy.
Mum and Dad must go away for two whole days.
Dara wants to go too.
Poor Dara!
But Uncle Joe has a big surprise!
Expertly designed specifically for very young children, perfect as a lead-up to the Panda series.
Praise for The Train Driver
'while The Train Driver is suitable for beginner readers, anyone who ever dreamed of driving a big old steam engine will thoroughly enjoy this book. Furthermore, this story lends itself to group storytelling and deserves shelf space in every junior classroom'
'the latest addition to the O’Brien’s Panda Cubs series and reflects the child-centred, imaginative and exciting approach we have come to expect from this series'
engaging narrative'
'through Kunak McGann’s wonderful storytelling, the reader is brought on an exciting train excursion filled with surprises and adventures'
'excellent illustrations and vibrant colours complement McGann’s storytelling' In Touch Magazine
'Kunak McGann’s The Train Driver is a delight for newly confident readers' Irish Independent
'Bright, lively illustrations and plenty of train noises to toot along with' Irish Independent
'The Train Driver will appeal with its lovely illustrations and gentle story of a boy who fulfils his dream of becoming a train driver for a day' Sunday Independent
'the pictures are bright and lively and echo the simple joy of the story' Books Ireland
'a pleasant story that chuffs along happily' Evening Echo
'a charming well-written story' Irish Independent
'a lovely bright and colourful book … the characters are likable and appealing to children' CBI Bookfest Guide 2009
'an ideal book for the classroom' Inis Magazine
'inventive and colourful illustrations are lovingly and effectively done' Books Ireland
'the balance between text and illustration on each page is perfect for this age group' Inis Magazine
'O'Brien Press has come up trumps with The Train Driver by Kunak McGann' Irish Independent
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