Teddy
Took the Train by Nicki Greenberg (Allen & Unwin)
PB RRP $19.99
ISBN 9781760112134
Reviewed by Yvonne Mes
This
picture book with its alluring title and subject is certain to attract young
children.
The story
tells of little Dot who realises she has left her Teddy on the train after a
day out with Mum. Shocked and horrified at first, she soon soothes herself by
imaging just what her Teddy is getting up to on the train and how he will find
his way home.
The book
is written in rhyme and rolls along interspersed with the refrain of and
repetition of the title. The
illustrations paint an environment inclusive of different abilities and
cultures. The characters though depicted
cartoon-like are softened by the warm textured backgrounds.
Young children will be able to relate to losing a
treasured comfort toy and Dot’s highs and lows in being reunited with her
Teddy.
Yvonne Mes is a children's author. Her first
picture book, Meet
Sidney Nolan (Random House) is scheduled
for release in October 2015. www.yvonnemes.com
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