Overview
A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn and illustrations by Hayley Wells, Train of Thought is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination.
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 and sit down in time for dinner?
A celebration of different ways of being and thinking, Train of Thought will delight readers aged 3 to 7 – and everyone and anyone who can relate to getting swept up in their imagination!
EMBRACE IMAGINATION: empowers young children to use their creativity and imagination to overcome challenges.
CELEBRATE NEURODIVERSITY: written from the lens of a neurodiverse child who hyperfocuses, Train of Thought offers constructive and affirming ways of talking about neurodiversity.
ENCOURAGE SOCIAL–EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL): an excellent aid for kids who can sometimes struggle with self-awareness and self-regulation.
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.
PERFECT FOR:
- Kids (and grown-ups!) with big imaginations
- Parents, grandparents and carers of neurodiverse children
- Teachers, librarians and story-time readers
- Train and transport enthusiasts
- Fans of Milo Imagines the World (Matt de la Peña) and On a Magical Do-Nothing Day (Beatrice Alemagna).
This book title, Train of Thought, ISBN: 9781761215995, by Jess Horn, Hayley Wells, published by Hardie Grant (September 23, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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