Mr. Complain Takes the Train

Mr. Complain Takes the TrainMr. Complain Takes the Train by Carlyn Beccia, Stephan Britt, Wade Bradford
Published by Clarion Books on February 16, 2021
ISBN: 9780544829817
Pages: 32
Genres: Humor
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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three-stars

As his name signifies, Mr. Complain is a fussy fellow who is not enamored with his train ride until the train goes on a loop-de-loop roller coaster-like track. The book has a simple plot and some  fun interactive pages where  you read the book on its side and upside down. It makes a not so subtle point about complaining and may offer a humorous lesson for some preschool children. Incidentally, this book is by the same author as The Dinosaur on the Thirteenth Floor,  which was the 2018 Lupine Award Picture book Honor title featuring illustrations by Kevin Hawkes.

Reviewed by Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library

three-stars