Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!
A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER

All aboard the dream train as the crew prepares for its next stop—Christmas! From the author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, the long—awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Steam Train, Dream Train is here at last.



’Tis the season for sharing delicious treats, singing Christmas carols, dazzling the world with sparkly decorations, wrapping gifts, delivering packages, and so much more. On the dream train, the workers know their tasks by heart, for when each new December starts, the Christmas Train takes to the air, transporting magic everywhere.

Setting off on an epic journey of holiday cheer, the crew goes full steam ahead celebrating Christmas, inviting little readers to say goodnight to their favorite animals before tucking in for sweet holiday dreams. Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford—the author—illustrator team behind many of the bestsellers in the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series—bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to a merry bedtime book sure to become a family favorite and a new holiday classic.

CHRISTMAS BOOK FOR KIDS: Full of exciting animals and Christmas cheer, with the ever—present appeal of the iconic dream train, this bedtime book makes a great gift for train enthusiasts and young readers who love holiday stories.

JUST RIGHT FOR READING ALOUD: Lyrical prose and evocative rhymes, paired with vibrant, dreamy artwork, make this bedtime story a tremendously satisfying read—aloud experience. It’s perfect for engaging little ones who love trains and animals before lulling them to sleep at the end of a charming holiday adventure.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CREATORS: Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. AG Ford has illustrated many award—winning and bestselling books for children, including Construction Site on Christmas Night, Three Cheers for Kid McGear!, and Construction Site: Taking Flight!

Perfect for:
  • Kids who love trains
  • Fans of holiday classics like The Polar Express
  • Anyone who loves animals and animal picture books
  • Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging bedtime books
  • Gift—givers looking for beautiful Christmas books
  • Fans of Steam Train, Dream Train and other Sherri Duskey Rinker books
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Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!
A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER

All aboard the dream train as the crew prepares for its next stop—Christmas! From the author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, the long—awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Steam Train, Dream Train is here at last.



’Tis the season for sharing delicious treats, singing Christmas carols, dazzling the world with sparkly decorations, wrapping gifts, delivering packages, and so much more. On the dream train, the workers know their tasks by heart, for when each new December starts, the Christmas Train takes to the air, transporting magic everywhere.

Setting off on an epic journey of holiday cheer, the crew goes full steam ahead celebrating Christmas, inviting little readers to say goodnight to their favorite animals before tucking in for sweet holiday dreams. Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford—the author—illustrator team behind many of the bestsellers in the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series—bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to a merry bedtime book sure to become a family favorite and a new holiday classic.

CHRISTMAS BOOK FOR KIDS: Full of exciting animals and Christmas cheer, with the ever—present appeal of the iconic dream train, this bedtime book makes a great gift for train enthusiasts and young readers who love holiday stories.

JUST RIGHT FOR READING ALOUD: Lyrical prose and evocative rhymes, paired with vibrant, dreamy artwork, make this bedtime story a tremendously satisfying read—aloud experience. It’s perfect for engaging little ones who love trains and animals before lulling them to sleep at the end of a charming holiday adventure.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CREATORS: Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. AG Ford has illustrated many award—winning and bestselling books for children, including Construction Site on Christmas Night, Three Cheers for Kid McGear!, and Construction Site: Taking Flight!

Perfect for:
  • Kids who love trains
  • Fans of holiday classics like The Polar Express
  • Anyone who loves animals and animal picture books
  • Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging bedtime books
  • Gift—givers looking for beautiful Christmas books
  • Fans of Steam Train, Dream Train and other Sherri Duskey Rinker books
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Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!

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Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!

Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!

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Full steam ahead! The long-awaited sequel to Steam Train, Dream Train is here. All aboard the festive dream train for a delightful holiday journey that is sure to become an instant bedtime classic.

A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER

All aboard the dream train as the crew prepares for its next stop—Christmas! From the author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, the long—awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Steam Train, Dream Train is here at last.



’Tis the season for sharing delicious treats, singing Christmas carols, dazzling the world with sparkly decorations, wrapping gifts, delivering packages, and so much more. On the dream train, the workers know their tasks by heart, for when each new December starts, the Christmas Train takes to the air, transporting magic everywhere.

Setting off on an epic journey of holiday cheer, the crew goes full steam ahead celebrating Christmas, inviting little readers to say goodnight to their favorite animals before tucking in for sweet holiday dreams. Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford—the author—illustrator team behind many of the bestsellers in the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series—bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to a merry bedtime book sure to become a family favorite and a new holiday classic.

CHRISTMAS BOOK FOR KIDS: Full of exciting animals and Christmas cheer, with the ever—present appeal of the iconic dream train, this bedtime book makes a great gift for train enthusiasts and young readers who love holiday stories.

JUST RIGHT FOR READING ALOUD: Lyrical prose and evocative rhymes, paired with vibrant, dreamy artwork, make this bedtime story a tremendously satisfying read—aloud experience. It’s perfect for engaging little ones who love trains and animals before lulling them to sleep at the end of a charming holiday adventure.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CREATORS: Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. AG Ford has illustrated many award—winning and bestselling books for children, including Construction Site on Christmas Night, Three Cheers for Kid McGear!, and Construction Site: Taking Flight!

Perfect for:
  • Kids who love trains
  • Fans of holiday classics like The Polar Express
  • Anyone who loves animals and animal picture books
  • Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging bedtime books
  • Gift—givers looking for beautiful Christmas books
  • Fans of Steam Train, Dream Train and other Sherri Duskey Rinker books

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781797227030
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication date: 10/07/2025
Series: Steam Train, Dream Train Series
Pages: 40
Product dimensions: 9.70(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range: 3 - 5 Years

About the Author

About The Author
Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of every book in the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train series. She lives near Chicago, Illinois.

AG Ford, a recipient of the NAACP Image Award, has illustrated many award—winning books for children, including the New York Times bestsellers Construction Site on Christmas NightThree Cheers for Kid McGear!, and Construction Site: Taking Flight! He lives in Dallas, Texas.
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