DOWN BY THE STATION

Will Hillenbrand, Author . Harcourt/Voyager $6 (40p) ISBN 978-0-15-216790-5

"This whimsical interpretation of a familiar song offers preschoolers a ticket to ride on an enjoyable excursion through a children's zoo," PW wrote. Each new animal passenger adds to the cumulative refrain, "building up a symphonic chorus that begs for audience participation." Ages 3-7. (Oct.)

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