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In this interactive story that encourages positivity and gratitude, a fussy fellow takes an extraordinary train ride, yet remains thoroughly unimpressed. Readers will hoot with laughter at this silly sendup of the sourpusses of the world. After all, doesn't everyone know a Mr. Complain or two?
Mr. Complain is ready for his vacation in Dullsville, but on the train ride there,
nothing is the way he likes it. First, the engine is too loud. Then, the passengers are too happy. Plus, the cars are too crowded, the seats are too lumpy, and his seatmate is too prickly. And that's all before the train even leaves the station!
Will Mr. Complain ever be able to relax and enjoy the ride? Find out as he travels through mountains, volcanoes, caves, and even oceans in this silly interactive story that's perfect for train- and animal-loving kids.
About the author
Wade Bradford was born and raised in the often wet and sometimes windy state of Washington. He is the author of several picture books and over thirty plays for children. Wade now lives with his wife in the often sunny and sometimes shaky state of California, outside of Los Angeles. www.wadebradford.com. Twitter: @dramaplays Instagram: @camp_omigosh
Stephan Britt was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and first developed his zeal for drawing in childhood, when he drew on anything and everything that wasn’t dripping wet. He is the illustrator of many picture books, including Normal Norman and Over in the Hollow, and now lives in Winterville, Georgia. www.sbritt.com. Facebook: @sbrittdoodles
Summary
In this interactive story that encourages positivity and gratitude, a fussy fellow takes an extraordinary train ride, yet remains thoroughly unimpressed. Readers will hoot with laughter at this silly sendup of the sourpusses of the world. After all, doesn’t everyone know a Mr. Complain or two?
Mr. Complain is ready for his vacation in Dullsville, but on the train ride there, nothing is the way he likes it. First, the engine is too loud. Then, the passengers are too happy. Plus, the cars are too crowded, the seats are too lumpy, and his seatmate is too prickly. And that’s all before the train even leaves the station!
Will Mr. Complain ever be able to relax and enjoy the ride? Find out as he travels through mountains, volcanoes, caves, and even oceans in this silly interactive story that’s perfect for train- and animal-loving kids.
