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 Pena) and On a Magical Do-Nothing Day (Beatrice Alemagna).