Reading railroad books

In this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas," Tim and Maureen go to great lengths to set a trap, hoping to catch a real leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day and take his pot of gold.

A young girl counts down the days from ten to one as she thinks of all the fun she will have when she goes to visit her grandmother.

In the tradition of "The Night Before Christmas, " these rhymes outline the thoughts and emotions of children and their parents as they prepare for and attend the first day of kindergarten.

Penny's excitement over the start of first grade turns to sadness when she and her best friend are placed different classrooms, but they make the best of it--and some new friends--in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas.".

In the style of Clement Moore's familiar Christmas poem, tells of a family's last minute preparations for summer vacation.

Retells the familiar tale in which one of three brother pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head and planning well.

Celebrates the origin, symbolism, and power of the banner that represents the United States of America.

The Little Blue Engine is happy when her friends Lucy Locomotive, Choo Choo Charlie, and Engine Eddie come to work at Piney Vale Train Station, but disappointed because she thinks they cannot have a Valentine's Day party.

Briefly describes the various types of engines, cars, and trains that exist around the world.

Describes the Statue of Liberty and provides a history of how this famous statue was brought to New York Harbor as a gift from France to welcome immigrants and to stand as a symbol of freedom in America.