Train of Thought

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A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn with joyful illustrations by Hayley Wells, Train of Thought is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination.

Andy has a brilliant imagination, and it carries him to the most amazing places. Mum calls it his train of thought. But, when it's time for real-world tasks, Andy's train doesn't always stop! Can Andy find a way to be a treasure hunter and sit down in time for dinner?

Train of Thought will delight readers aged 3 to 7 - and everyone and anyone who can relate to getting swept up in their imagination!

EMBRACE IMAGINATION: empowers young children to use their creativity and imagination to overcome challenges.

AN ADVENTURE-PACKED RIDE: Hayley Wells' illustrations are bursting with colourful detail, as Andy's train journey takes him from one inventive world to the next.

CREATIVE THINKING: Andy's ingenious solutions in the story will resonate with young readers who struggle with self-awareness and self-regulation.

PERFECT FOR:

Kids (and grown-ups!) with big imaginations
Train and transport enthusiasts
Parents, grandparents and carers
Teachers, librarians and story-time readers
Fans of All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors (Bell & Lovlie) and The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg)

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781761214301
Published: August 2025

Number of pages: 32
Width: 225 mm
Height: 275 mm
Depth: 10 mm

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing