Train of Thought

A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn and 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. Mom 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?
 
A celebration of different ways of being and thinking, 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.
 
CELEBRATE NEURODIVERSITY: written from the lens of a neurodiverse child who hyperfocuses, Train of Thought offers constructive and affirming ways of talking about neurodiversity.
 
ENCOURAGE SOCIAL–EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL): an excellent aid for kids who can sometimes struggle with self-awareness and self-regulation.
 
AN ADVENTURE-PACKED RIDE: Hayley Wells’ illustrations are bursting with colorful detail, as Andy’s train journey takes him from one inventive world to the next.
 
PERFECT FOR:

• Kids (and grown-ups!) with big imaginations
• Parents, grandparents and carers of neurodiverse children
• Teachers, librarians and story-time readers
• Train and transport enthusiasts
• Fans of Milo Imagines the World (Matt de la Peña) and On a Magical Do-Nothing Day (Beatrice Alemagna).