{"product_id":"train-of-thought-9781761215995","title":"Train of Thought","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn and illustrations by Hayley Wells, \u003ci\u003eTrain of Thought\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e sit down in time for dinner? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A celebration of different ways of being and thinking, \u003ci\u003eTrain of Thought\u003c\/i\u003e will delight readers aged 3 to 7 - and everyone and anyone who can relate to getting swept up in their imagination! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e EMBRACE IMAGINATION: empowers young children to use their creativity and imagination to overcome challenges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CELEBRATE NEURODIVERSITY: written from the lens of a neurodiverse child who hyperfocuses, \u003ci\u003eTrain of Thought\u003c\/i\u003e offers constructive and affirming ways of talking about neurodiversity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ENCOURAGE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL): an excellent aid for kids who can sometimes struggle with self-awareness and self-regulation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePERFECT FOR: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kids (and grown-ups!) with big imaginations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, grandparents and carers of neurodiverse children \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teachers, librarians and story-time readers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Train and transport enthusiasts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eMilo Imagines the World \u003c\/i\u003e(Matt de la Peña) and \u003ci\u003eOn a Magical Do-Nothing Day \u003c\/i\u003e(Beatrice Alemagna). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJess Horn\u003c\/b\u003e is an Australian children's author, passionate about empowering kids and sparking imagination. Her stories are full of humor and heart, often exploring the world from a neurodivergent perspective. With a background in speech pathology and disability services, Jess now pursues her love of words by weaving in a subtle message of inclusivity, encouraging readers to think outside of the box. Jess lives with her rainbow family-of-four in Sydney, Australia. Aside from writing, she enjoys coffee (who doesn't?) and spoonerisms (doo husn't?!). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHayley Wells\u003c\/b\u003e is an Essex-based illustrator with an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. Their work has been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards, featured on television, and published worldwide. When they're not illustrating, Hayley can be found growing vegetables at their allotment or falling over on roller skates. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51615528943890,"sku":"9781761215995","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7dca2a74-2c45-4c9e-b566-25383d8fa9f2.jpg?v=1758101349","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/train-of-thought-9781761215995","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}