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Number Train

by Jonathan Emmett, illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Interest age: 4 to 5

Published by Nosy Crow, 2024

  • Board books
  • Interactive

About this book

Step aboard the number train in this impressive, concertina-style book. Young readers are in for an exciting ride as they unfold the sturdy pages of this train-shaped book to reveal ten colourful carriages.  

Behind the numbered window of each carriage, a lively animal scene awaits. From the two hungry hippos having lunch to the six lazy lions taking a nap, children will love lifting the flapto reveal a new and surprising scene, each one illustrated in a distinctly vibrant and playful style.  

Once they’ve reached the last carriage, the book can be flipped over and enjoyed in reverse – this time around, the animals have switched places for the journey back and there’s lots to spot and count! With six moving card wheels to the front and back cover, there’s even the option to pull this train along. 

The highly inventive format - combined with playful rhyming text, counting elements, and joyful illustrations - makes this a truly fun and original early learning book for pre-schoolers.The format promotes play and can be laid out for enjoyment both with and without an adult, making it particularly perfect for those days when little ones won’t sit still! 

About the author

After leaving college Jonathan worked as an architect for several years, before pursuing a full-time career in children’s books.

In addition to writing young fiction and picture books, Jonathan has also written and paper-engineered a number of pop-up books, including Pirate Pussycat and Tyrannosaurus Rocks for Simon & Schuster. Other titles include his hugely popular Mole series: Bringing Down the Moon, A Diamond in the Snow, A Secret Worth Sharing (Walker), and The Princess and the Pig (Macmillan). 

Jonathan lives in Nottingham with his wife Rachel, and his two children. His hobbies include walking, reading, furniture design and tinkering with his website.

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