Learn how to count backwards with five wild dinosaurs who just don't want to go to bed!

Trapped by deep snow high on a mountain, hungry townspeople wait desperately for one of the three big trains to bring them food. All three big trains refuse to go up the mountain. In spite of the ridicule from the big trains, The Little Red Train and a family of brave helpers decide to go up the snow-covered mountain to help the starving people. This vividly illustrated story demonstrates the value of compassion, hard work and perseverance. The Little Red Train’s triumphant arrival to the top of the mountain elicits the eternal gratitude of the townspeople, and its accomplishment proves to be an inspiration for all. Virtues: Perseverance / Compassion / Civic Virtue

When Duffy Driver and Little Red Train set out cheerfully to take supplies up to the village in the hills, they are soon held up by roaming animals, snow, and frozen points. But Little Red Train is not easily defeated.

Journey from the everyday to the exotic with this alphabet on the move also bold graphic images evoked the time period and a sense of mystery about travel.

'Huffitty-chuffitty . . . huffitty-chuffitty . . . huffitty-chuffitty puff went the smoke from the Little Red Train's funnel.' When a lorry driver scoffs at the Little Red Train for looking old and useless, Duffy is quite upset. But the Little Red Train soon proves its worth when terrible traffic, breakdowns and faulty lights stop the lorries being able to deliver. And the Little Red Train doesn't look quite so useless, or little, after all! Ben Blathwayt's Little Red Train books, full of intricate detail, have proved a big hit with children. With a minimal text and big, busy pages Ben's books have enormous appeal for young children. Now enjoy this classic picture book with the accompanying audio CD, read by Richard Briers with music and sound effects.

Click-clack, clickerty-clack, whoo-ee!