This is a lovely book based on the song Morningtown Ride by Malvina Reynolds. For young children that love trains it is a dream come true. Each page has a section of verse with a lovely drawing of a train on it. The colors are bright and appealing and the text is simple but enjoyable to sing or read.

My family and I had the privilege of attending a concert and meeting Malvina in 1975-76. She was a warm, friendly lady who had a strong opinion about the plight of disenfranchised people and unhealthy conditions in the United States. She sang about anything that adversely affected folks who felt they had no voice. Although she had earned her Phd (1936), she did not forget those who, for whatever reason, could not, or were afraid to, speak for themselves. Many of her songs became popular with the noted folksingers of America. "Turn Around" was recorded by Harry Belafonte; "Little Boxes" by Pete Seeger. Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Judy Collins recorded her songs. Along with the social protest songs she wrote many songs for children, one of the most poignant being "Magic Penny", a simple song about sharing love. She wrote about giggleworms, turtles, rabbits, pets, the rain, etc. Its a great album, of great music, by a great lady. I would suggest to anyone purchasing this CD to also do some research about the great lady herself.

6 March 2001