The Animal Express train is back, and it's more determined than ever! The Animal Express has got a new goal- to transport eight reindeer back to the North Pole! It's Christmas Eve, and Santa's reindeer have spent the day getting pampered at an Arctic spa in preparation for their annual journey around the world. Now, the Animal Express races the clock to return the reindeer to the North Pole before Santa's departure. Will they arrive in time to guide Santa's sleigh? The train encounters several wintery obstacles along the way, but...THE TRAIN ROLLS ON! This book is a timeless tale of perseverance and working together as a team to overcome obstacles. With its rhyming text, memorable refrain, and stunning illustrations, this exciting holiday train adventure is sure to resonate with children and adults alike! This Book Is Perfect For...· Fans of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and Santa and the Goodnight Train by June Sobel· Gifting to young train-lovers· Reading any time of the day· Reading aloud in the classroom, library, or at home· Engaging toddlers and students in preschool, kindergarten, and lower-elementary grades (ages 3-6)· Teaching perseverance and teamwork concepts· Promoting vocabulary and language development· Christmas book events and collections Book Features:Catchy, Rhyming Text - Rhymes help children predict language patterns and develop other critical language and reading skills. They also promote memory and rhythm development in a fun and exciting way. Memorable Refrain - "The train rolls on!" is a powerful catchphrase that is ripe to become a go-to saying for kids and their caregivers when they need to persevere through difficult situations.Eye-Catching Illustrations - The train and its passengers are expertly-rendered, and each has a unique personality that shines through on the page. Glossary - This resource provides simple definitions for 17 words used throughout the book and is intended to help children enhance their vocabulary with each and every read. Look and Find - Children will enjoy searching for the cardinal that accompanies the train in every illustration!