Crossing

Vivid images in both poem and paintings create a close-up view of a freight train traveling through a crossinga dramatic experience for young readers. With the rhythm of its words recalling the cadence of a moving freight train, a poem by Philip Booth is fluidly joined with artwork by first-time illustrator Bagram Ibatoulline in this majestic picture book. Ibatoulline's dramatic and masterful paintings capture the American freight train in its heyday in astonishing detail. CROSSING promises to enthrall train enthusiasts of all ages.Booth, Philip is the author of 'Crossing' with ISBN 9780763614201 and ISBN 0763614203.