The Happy Train

Name: The Happy Train
Author: Rose Larsen

by Rose Larsen

Ages 3–76 min readCourage & Being BraveFree to read

The Happy Train is a story about the journey of train that ventures far from home into a dark, scary forest and becomes frightened. How do you think the train will overcome her fears?

A cheerful train who travels too far finds that a stranger's kindness can turn fear back into a smile.

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Credits & license

Written by Rose Larsen

Illustrated by Mehedi Haque

License: CC BY 4.0

Source: Global Digital Library

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Questions to talk about together

The happy train's smile faded when she reached a strange land far from home — what do you think she was afraid of?
How did the little boy and his magic flute help the train feel brave again?
What helps you feel better when you're somewhere new and a little scared?