Topsy and Tim: Go on a Train

by Jean Adamson, Gareth Adamson (Illustrator)

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go on a Train, the twins are going to visit their Granny, and Mummy decides to take them on the train. Topsy and Tim get to see the bustle of the train station, and then they learn about using trolleys, showing tickets, and going through tunnels! A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognizable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans.

32 pages, Paperback

First published May 4, 1993

About the author

Jean Adamson was a British writer and illustrator of children's books. She was best known for the Topsy and Tim books, the first of which was published in 1960 and which have sold 27 million copies. Adamson's creations were also featured widely on television in 84 episodes of Topsy and Tim.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Educational book, covers all aspects of travelling on a train, buying tickets, picnic on the train, travelling through countryside.

[Ayezu Tamarapreye Okoko · Rating 4 out of 5]

BOOK:-TOPSY AND TIM GO ON A TRAIN BY JEAN AND GARETH ADAMSON.
BOOK REVIEWER:-OKOKO AYEZU TAMARAPREYE

A Children's poetic style writen story about Topsy(Top sea) and Tim (Team) and their mother who took them on a visit(pronounced ve for victory sit) by train(with T-reign as pronounced ).It tell of the intricacies of a train trip and the necessity of a taxi (pronounced tar Zi for presence of road or row after death) driver for this trip to the train station and need to get the ticket(tick ate) before hand(Yes-ta -dey as pronounced with ta for source and dey as presence in pidgin).It also looks at the challenges associated with train trips and especially the hurdle of overcoming the ticket inspector.There is high use of symbolism.