In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. Freight train.. . .
Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine .
Donald Crews used childhood memories of trains seen during his travels to his grandparents\' farm in the American South as the inspiration for this timeless favorite.
Even a child not lucky enough to have counted Freight cars will feel he or she has watched a Freight Train passing after reading Freight Train .
This Calecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes.
This oversize edition (17 1/2 x 14 3/8) is perfect for sharing in a classroom or library.
In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train
