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Huff and Puff
Puff is a caboose and Huff is an engine. These best friends try switching places in this rhythmic story for beginning readers. Features read-to-me audio, perfect for sharing.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
24 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 2012
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Tish Rabe
178 books49 followersTish Rabe is the bestselling author of over 170 books for Sesame Street, Disney, Dr. Seuss, and many more. She is Founder and Content Creator of Tish Rabe Books, LLC, an independent publishing company that partners with nonprofits and businesses to create books that make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents, teachers, and caregivers worldwide.
"Sweet Dreams Ahead Time for Bed" is a gentle, rhyming storybook written in partnership with Pajama Program, a national nonprofit that promotes healthy sleep routines and gives pajamas and books to children facing adversity.
"Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money", helps children learn how to manage money. It was produced with Clarity 2 Prosperity, a business development company for financial advisors. To learn more, visit tishrabe.com.
"Sweet Dreams Ahead Time for Bed" is a gentle, rhyming storybook written in partnership with Pajama Program, a national nonprofit that promotes healthy sleep routines and gives pajamas and books to children facing adversity.
"Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money", helps children learn how to manage money. It was produced with Clarity 2 Prosperity, a business development company for financial advisors. To learn more, visit tishrabe.com.
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January 25, 2019
Basic Plot: Huff and Puff are train engines that want to try something new.
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. The art was really colorful and well done. It wasn't particularly detailed, but there was a quality there that I didn't expect from a free Nook book. The writing was typical of beginning reader books, with lots of repetition and simple words, so it was ok, if nothing particularly fantastic. Honestly, my only issue is with the story itself. There are twqo train engines, one rear and one front, and they each decide they don't like their jobs so they want to switch. They both decide the new job is hard, so they decide that they should each GO BACK TO THEIR PLACE WHERE THEY BELONG. I wouldn't mind if the message were about appreciating other people and their jobs, but something about the "go back to where I belong" bit bugged me on a very fundamental level.
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. The art was really colorful and well done. It wasn't particularly detailed, but there was a quality there that I didn't expect from a free Nook book. The writing was typical of beginning reader books, with lots of repetition and simple words, so it was ok, if nothing particularly fantastic. Honestly, my only issue is with the story itself. There are twqo train engines, one rear and one front, and they each decide they don't like their jobs so they want to switch. They both decide the new job is hard, so they decide that they should each GO BACK TO THEIR PLACE WHERE THEY BELONG. I wouldn't mind if the message were about appreciating other people and their jobs, but something about the "go back to where I belong" bit bugged me on a very fundamental level.
June 5, 2020
My son is loving train books right now so we gave this one a read. I like that it rhymes but that is about it. He listens to the whole book but isn’t really excited about it.
Good for beginning readers.
Good for beginning readers.
April 20, 2018
ATOS 1.5
December 14, 2021
The author has a lack of understanding of engine and caboose.
December 20, 2014
Huff and Puff are loved by my preschool storytime kids. When they see that we're going to read a Huff and Puff book, they get excited and there are shouts of "I've read that book!" & "I know about Huff and Puff!" Huff is the locomotive and Puff is the caboose and they have adventures. There are a series of these books about Huff and Puff if you're interested in finding out more about them. These are easy reader books and good for kids who are learning to read or who just like trains (and who doesn't?).
January 11, 2017
This is a very nice beginning reading book for young readers-listeners. Huff is the engine and Puff is the caboose. They get tired of pushing and pulling so they decide to switch places. They both realize they like their places just as much and are appreciative of it. Very cute illustrations as well, very pleasing to the eyes.
May 2, 2012
My 3 year old liked it!
February 13, 2016
A moral to the story that will be good for kids.
3/5 Stars
3/5 Stars
September 26, 2012
I was checking out children's books online and found this for free in ibooks and nook. :)
July 18, 2015
Great simple read
My son absolutely love this book. Great starting point for young readers. The story is simple enough for youngsters to understand and read at the same time.
My son absolutely love this book. Great starting point for young readers. The story is simple enough for youngsters to understand and read at the same time.
July 24, 2015
easy for new readers. the rhyming and repetition were helpful for my son.
November 5, 2016
megan fall reading 2016, children's book, leveled reader, easy reader, i can read my first shared reading, trains, things that go, first grade, second grade,
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December 13, 2016
Super sweet illustrations accompany this tale of friends switching places for a bit. I had a hard time finding the rhythm to this one, though.
January 12, 2017
Read with Julia.
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