Thomas the Tank Engine Story Collection
by W. Awdry (E Thomas) (2005)
Original artwork and 14 of the best loved Thomas stories make this book fun for kids everywhere.

Trains
by Barton (E Barton) (1998)
A variety of trains and what they do are presented in bold, simple style.

Two Little Trains
by Margaret Wise Brown (E Brown) (2007)
One fast train and one old train travel west in parallel journeys.

This Train
by Paul Collicut (E Collicut) (2001)
Simple text and fantastic renderings of trains in primary colors really highlight this book.

Freight Trains
by Donald Crew (E Crew) (1992)
Follow a train as it travels through tunnels and into town.

Dinosaur Train
by Gurney (E Gurney) (2002)
Dinosaurs and trains, together at last!

Chugga Chugga Choo Choo
by Kevin Lewis (E Lewis) (2001)
A fun rhyming story about the day in the life of a train.

The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper (E Piper) (2005)
Despite its size, the determeined little train pulls the toys to waiting children.

Choo Choo Clickety Clack
by Margaret Mayo (E Mayo) (2005)
Various modes of transportation are explored in bright simple colors, with lots of sound effects!

The Caboose Who Got Loose
by Bill Peet (E Peet) (1971)
A fun, rhyming tale about Katy Caboose who just wants to be free.

Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg (Caldecott Collection) (E Van Allsburg) (1985)
A little boy takes a special trip to the North Pole where Santa gives him a gift!

C is For Caboose: Riding the Rails From A To Z
by Sarah Gillingham (J 385 Cis) (2007)
This book contains a fun mix of vintage pictures, photographs and simple drawings. It includes information about trains while at the same time teaching the alphabet.

Trains
by Lee Sullivan Hill (J 385.2 Hil) (2003)
This very explanatory book describes the different types of cars a train has, and how they change directions.

Freight Trains
by Darlene Stille (J 625.1 Sti) (2002)
Each page focuses on one train topic, and includes large blown up details. This is a great book to learn things about trains.