Steam Train, Dream Train Deluxe Edition

From the creators of the beloved New York Times bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, here is the train book kids have been dreaming of--now in a deluxe edition with a shiny foil cover and special foldout poster!

Since its debut more than a decade ago, Steam Train, Dream Train has become a beloved favorite of kids and parents alike. This timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere, and old and new fans are welcome aboard the Dream Train in this new special edition.

From out of the midnight darkness comes a mighty train heading to Night Falls station. The Dream Train pulls into the station, and one by one, the train cars are loaded:

• Polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream
• Elephants fill the tanker cars with paints
• Tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars
• Bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls
• And are those dinosaurs lending a hand? Turn the pages to find out!

Sweet, silly dreams and happy smiles before sleep are guaranteed for little ones who love animals, trains, and imaginative adventure.

SPECIAL GIFT INSIDE: This deluxe hardcover edition of a children's bedtime classic is enhanced with gleaming foil, making it the perfect seasonal or year-round gift for families. Each copy includes a removable foldout poster!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CREATORS: Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers. Tom Lichtenheld has illustrated many New York Times bestsellers, including Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train, created with Sherri Duskey Rinker, and Duck! Rabbit! and I Wish You More, created with Amy Krouse Rosenthal.

SOOTHING READ ALOUD: The relaxing rhythm of the rhyming text, paired with vibrant, dreamy artwork, makes for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for settling down energetic kids who love train rides.

ANIMALS ALL OVER: Introduce young readers to new animals--a rambunctious bunch of monkeys, busy kangaroos, super-strong purple elephants, ice-cream-wielding polar bears and penguins, and many more!--and experiences with this ideal children's bedtime book.

Perfect for:

• Young train enthusiasts
• Fans of all kinds of animals
• Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging bedtime books
• Readers who love the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train series

Author: Sherri Duskey Rinker
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 08/26/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.81h x 10.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781797233376
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; Steam Train, Dream Train; Mighty, Mighty Construction Site; Construction Site on Christmas Night; Construction Site: Three Cheers for Kid McGear!; Construction Site Mission: Demolition!; Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!; Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long, and Construction Site: Taking Flight! She lives with her photographer husband and two sons in the Chicago area. Find out more about Sherri at sherriduskeyrinker.com.

Tom Lichtenheld loves drawing pictures and telling silly stories. His books include the New York Times bestseller Duck! Rabbit!, Wumbers, and the ALA Notable Children's Book E-mergency! He lives in Geneva, Illinois. Visit him at tomlichtenheld.com.