Review Detail

ALL ABOARD THE ALASKA TRAIN is a cute and delightful picture book journey into Alaska. The story follows a train that travels from the South of Alaska to the North, seeing different animals along the way. The animals hop on board the train, and luckily, they are there to help when it gets stuck going up a steep mountain. The train finishes its journey with a look at the beautiful Northern Lights. The backmatter includes information about the actual train.

What I loved: This was such a cute and fun journey with a look at the different landscapes and animals in Alaska. The book manages to teach a bit about the state (and trains!) throughout an engaging story. The text is written with a good rhythm and some rhymes that make reading aloud and listening fun.

Colorful and varied illustrations give young readers a lot to visually explore on each page. The details and animals were really fantastic. A small hurdle provides a little tension, but teamwork saves the day. The font is very clear and easy to read throughout. This will work well for preschoolers and young elementary school aged readers.

What left me wanting more: As a very small thing, the rhyming scheme is somewhat inconsistent throughout the book, which can throw off the rhythm of reading a little bit. It was overall minor, so still very fun to read aloud and hear!

Final verdict: ALL ABOARD THE ALASKA TRAIN is an engaging and adorable journey through Alaska with fun illustrations and rhythmic text.