Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought - Hardcover

by Oliver Chin (Author), Heath McPherson (Illustrator)

Kids love this dynamic journey that features a rainbow of model trains. Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine will find this their new favorite storybook.

Choo Choo All aboard with this joyful celebration of the railroad Timmy and his sister Tammy love toy trains, so their parents treat them to the ride of their lives. Sitting on the smallest scale engine, the children begin a magical journey that transports them onto ever-larger locomotives and brings their ultimate fantasy to life.

From park rides, cable cars, streetcars, subways, subways to Amtrak and freight trains, Timmy and Tammy see new colors and hear fresh sounds. Traveling through the countryside and city, the kids cross tunnels, bridges, and highways and revel in a dazzling daydream.

Marvelously detailed illustrations will rivet readers by conveying the rhythm and energy of a seamless experience. Wonderfully engaging for repeat reading, this tale is ideal for introducing trains, colors, and sounds to young readers. Plus, the surprising final destination makes this a perfect bedtime story and gift for train-lovers of all ages.

Kids love the sensation of traveling through the countryside, city, tunnels, bridges, and highways. Parents identify with the family's adventure and many say this has become their children's favorite evening storytime. Teachers and librarians like how the book reflects a diverse society and is an evergreen crowd pleaser.

"I think Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought has replaced Thomas the Train in our house "
- BabyLuxe

Front Jacket

All aboard this joyful celebration of the railroad!

Timmy and his sister Tammy love trains. One day, their parents decide to treat them to the ride of their lives. At an amusement park, the children sit on a small-scale train and soon begin a very magical journey that transports them to ever-larger locomotives and their exciting adventure!

Marvelously detailed illustrations will rivet readers by conveying the rhythm and energy of a seamless experience. Wonderfully engaging for repeat reading, this tale is ideal for introducing trains, colors, and sounds to young readers.The surprising final destination makes this a perfect bedtime story and gift for train-lovers of all ages!

Back Jacket

Heath McPherson's work has the vitality and whimsy of the classic illustrations of the golden age of children's books. - Tom Bancroft, former Disney Supervising Animator

"Heath's work as such energy and creativity! It is a pleasure for the eye and the mind to be entertained by his artwork. I always look forward to see what he comes up with next." - John Ramirez, Storyboard Artist for Disney Studio's Hercules, Tarzan, and Pixar's Toy Story 2

"An instant classic for every train fanatic." - Jeremiah Alcorn, Illustrator of The Year of the Dog

Author Biography

Oliver Chin is the author of The Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, Welcome to Monster Isle, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought, and The Adventures of WonderBaby. His family lives in San Francisco, California.

Heath McPherson is a commercial animator who has illustrated for Dreamworks and Disney. A real train-lover, he and his wife reside near Birmingham, Alabama.