Children’s Books

 

The Charlotte Trolley and the Full Moon Adventure

Donna York-Gilbert

$4.99

A children’s book written to teach young people about Charlotte’s interesting past. As the story unfolds, Trolley # 85 becomes a magical time machine that takes children on a journey through Charlotte history, where they even encounter a magical dragon along the way.

 

Grandfather’s Trolley

Bruce McMillan

$18.00

This story takes the readers back to the trolley car days of the 1900s as a little girl hops aboard a trolley car motored by her grandfather.  The author captured the tender rapport that exists between grandchildren and their grandparents.  And he leaves readers with a portrait that will keep alive the memory of a cherished grandfather.

 

Happy Birthday, Thomas!

Rev. W. Awdry

Random House

$4.50

It is Thomas’ Birthday. But where are the presents, the balloons, and the silly hats? Has everyone forgotten?

 

Jenny Giraffe

Algora Publishing

$15.95

 

The Little Engine that Could

Watty Piper

$3.99

This is the classic children’s story of the little blue engine that pulled toys and food to the children over the mountain.

 

The Little Red Caboose

Marion Potter

Little Golden Book

$2.99

This classic children’s book tells the story of a little red caboose who saves a freight train! (Add 3/1/08)

 

The Little Trolley that Went Downtown

Michelyn Giovenco

Author House

$12.49

This book tells the story of a trolley that took its first ride downtown!

 

Mister Rogers Playtime

Fred Rogers

Family Communications

$12.95

Play provides the foundation for learning about so many things that are important to us throughout life. Mister Rogers’ Playtime offers Fred Rogers unique perspective on child’s play, based on his lifelong studies in child development. The book includes games, craft projects, cooking and music which will entertain children while helping them to learn about themselves and the world.

 

The Polar Express

Chris Van Allsburg

$15.99

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. 1986 Caldecott Medal book. Full color

 

Tilley the Trolley

Rachel Stewart Spector

R.S.S. Publishing

$9.99

This children’s story takes the readers back to the trolley car days of the 1900s as a little girl hops aboard a trolley car motored by her grandfather.

 

Thomas and the School trip

Rev. W. Awdry

Random House

$3.99

The children are waiting for Thomas. He tries to hurry, but he has many stops to make. Will Thomas arrive in time?

 

Thomas Story Collection

Rev. W. Awdry

Random house

$26.99

Since the first Thomas stories written by a father for his son over 60 years ago, Thomas the Tank Engine continues to delight children everywhere. This collection contains 14 of the best-loved titles of the Reverend W. Awdry’s classic Railway Series and includes the most famous adventures of Thomas and his Really Useful Engine friends.

 

Thomas’s ABC

Rev. W. Awdry

Random House

$3.50

This book teaches the alphabet using characters from the Thomas story collection.

 

Tootle

Gertrude Crampton

Little Golden Book

$3.99

 

A Trolley Visit to Make-Believe

Fred Rogers

Family Communications

$7.95

Take a ride with the Neighborhood Trolley and Mr. Rogers friends from the Neighborhood of Make Believe

 

 last updated July 16, 2008