CHRISTINA KATERINA AND THE GREAT BEAR TRAIN

by Patricia Lee Gauch ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 27, 1990

The third book about the endearingly self-possessed Christina, who now constructs a train of boxes and string for her many toy bears (she liked them ""most after sugar on toast, and before her mother and father"") and takes it on a neighborhood excursion--while her parents bring home her new sister. It's an eventful trip--boys throw tomatoes at them, and they get a little lost--that's warmly concluded with a hug from Dad and a new bear for the baby. An affectionate look at a small but indomitable person getting through a difficult moment in her own uniquely constructive manner. Gauch's wry, understated humor is charming; Primavera's sturdily realistic pictures subtly deepen understanding of Christina's mixed emotions. A cheerful, wholesome addition to the new-sibling shelf.

Pub Date: Sept. 27, 1990

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Putnam

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 1990

Categories: CHILDREN'S