Allen & Unwin Choo Choo book English Paperback 32 pages

Publishing as one of Faber's Heritage titles, Choo Choo is an exceptional picture book from one of America's most inspiring and important artistic talents.

Once upon a time there was a little engine. Her name was CHOO CHOO.The story of a beautiful little steam train. She pulls carriages from the city to the country, and back again. At least she does till one surprising day when she decides to run away. Her exciting adventures makes one of the most captivating books imaginable.

Caldecott medal winner Virginia Lee Burton was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. Born in Massachusetts in 1909, she wrote and illustrated seven children's books, attending to not only the text and illustration, but the layout, typeface and design. She also founded a textile collective and designed textiles herself. Her work is now exhibited in the New York Met, and the Boston Museum of Fine Art. Choo Choo is previously unpublished in the UK.