Philip E. Booth

A book that harkens back to a time when enjoyment was found from simple occurrences. A long freight train runs through a small town. As the townsfolk and children watch the trains and note the names on the outside, fun is had by all. Originally a poem for adults published in 1953. Obviously Booth found the poem, rendered it to a children's story, and when the wonderful illustrations of Ibatoulline are added, the parts become a marvelous whole!

Stunning, vivid illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline for Booth's poem about watching a freight train go by.

This is a primary poem with world class illustrations. It's full of train terminology, never a strong personal interst, expertly presented. I have to admit that when it came to this book, I was lost in the illustrations, completely swept away.

Booth gives a sketch of the life of a friend of his, now becoming be-fogged by dementia.