3+: Driver Dan's Story Train: And They're Off, Puddles and Bubbles, Hide and Sheep - Rebecca Elgar

Release Date: 06/01/11

BOOK BLURB:

This eye-catching Driver Dan storybook features And They're Off! one of the picture books read in the television series. All the colourful boats line up for a race across the sea, but beneath the waves, a speeding submarine also has the finish line in its sights. Who will get there first and win the race?

Here, picture books from the TV series are brought to life by Driver Dan and the Story Train characters. Beautiful artwork and original stories will engage young children and emerging readers. They are encouraged to look at the pictures and discuss the action, before re-enacting elements from the story in an entirely natural, entertaining way that will broaden their book experience.


REVIEW:

Fans of the Driver Dan Story Train series will absolutely love these new additions to the series and have a lot of fun encouraging there young drivers with the wonderful world of reading. Within this title is a story that is not only accompanied by wonderful colour illustrations but a story that will amuse and delight. A real gem of a book and one that really will give you a firm start on the road to literacy.





Release Date: 06/01/11

BOOK BLURB:

In this story, Loopy the fun-loving dinosaur has been bouncing in muddy puddles and he's a bit messy. Milly and Lily, the dancing flamingoes, don't want to go to Story Corner with him unless he has a bath. Who can help Loopy get cleaned up? Talullah the elephant has a brilliant idea and she gives Loopy a jumbo-jet wash!

Driver Dan's Story Train is a brilliant new CBeebies television series perfectly pitched for the pre-school audience. Visually distinctive, it features a whole cast of endearing animated characters, each with their own personalised carriage on the Story Train driven by Driver Dan. Already a big hit with parents and children, the series is set to become a classic.


REVIEW:

As with the previous Driver Dan Story Train books, this one continues to build upon the success of the television series as it helps get the baby into the wonderful world of reading. Add to this a colourful story with wonderful pictures and a book that will fast become a firm favourite. Great fun all round and nice and easy to dive into when a book is needed during those temper tantrums.





Release Date: 06/01/11

BOOK BLURB:

In this story, Precious is playing hide and seek with Hip and Hop, but the bell on her tail keeps giving her away. Hip, one of the rabbit twins, has the same problem with her long ears! Luckily, the Counting Sheep are around to show them how it's done. Driver Dan's Story Train is a brilliant new CBeebies television series perfectly pitched for the pre-school audience. Visually distinctive, it features a whole cast of endearing animated characters, each with their own personalised carriage on the Story Train driven by Driver Dan. Already a big hit with parents and children, the series is set to become a classic.


REVIEW:

The final Driver Dan title for now and as with the others, it’s a book that has a great story, some wonderful artwork and seeks to build upon the established world. All in lots of fun and a book that will be asked for time and again. What more can be said for this offering?