Oi! Get Off Our Train

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The heron tells the boy that he cannot leave the train because his marsh is being drained, and he cannot live on dry land.

As a small boy drifts off to sleep he dreams that he is taking a journey around the world in his model train. A welcome republication of a thirty-year old modern classic from a prolific author and illustrator who deservedly has been nominated for the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen award.Each character has a sorry tale to tell - from the elephant hunted for its tusks to the crane whose home is destroyed. Planning a science lesson around the best fabric for umbrellas, like the umbrella's used in the book.

The author tackles the topical issue of endangered species with humour in this tale which describes a small child's fantasy about driving a train which is waylaid by animals. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive.With a train full of animals, the journey continues until the boy realises that he has to get home for, as he says, 'I have to get to school in the morning.