This Train Is Bound for Glory

By Alice Faye Duncan

Book Overview

All aboard! Rooted in the tradition of an African American spiritual, this mesmerizing picture book takesreaders on a cosmic journey to heaven, celebrating the diversity of life at every stop along the way. Thevivid illustrations and snappy text in This Train Is Bound for Glory bring the Glory Train to life as it welcomes singing passengers. The excitement is palpable as the train clicks and clacks through scenic deserts, over lush mountains, and across sparkling bridges. Under the guidance of the watchful Conductor, the heaven-bound train bops and bouncesfrom Earth to the stars until it reaches the pearly gates, where passengers dance with thrilling joy. This train is bound for Glory-this train! This train is bound for Glory-this train! This train is bound for Glory. Everybody here is a-rocking and a-rolling. This train is bound for Glory-this train! The history of "This Train is Bound for Glory" dates back to 1922 as a popular recording. The lyrics have evolved across the ages. At the end of the book, readers are invited to write their own version of the song in a spirit of hope, joy, and love for a new generation. The world needs more light. Sing on!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593578244
• ISBN13: 9780593578247
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.0" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2