DECADE OF THE TRAINS: THE 1940S By Don Ball 1984 Paperback

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

The illustrated glossary at the back is both helpful and pretty.

A nice touch is the glossary of terms used in this activity book.

Each page in this activity book turns a quiet afternoon into a playful adventure.

The illustrated chapter openers set the tone for what follows.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it plays with perspective.

This novel feels both timeless and completely new at the same time.

You will love how the illustrated speech bubbles add humor.

Each page in this activity book turns a quiet afternoon into a playful adventure.

What stands out about this activity book is the thick cardboard cover.

This biography is illustrated with candid photos from archives.

You will find that the illustrated instructions make assembly easy.

This cookbook is illustrated with step-by-step photos for each recipe.

This novel invites you to sit with its ideas for a while.

This activity book has a section for creating your own word searches.

I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.

You will find that this novel rewards those who read slowly.

A nice touch is the illustrated dedication page with tiny stars.

This novel pulls you into its world from the very first page you open.

What stands out about this novel is its emotional authenticity.