original stories · Ages 3-5

The Train That Only Went Backwards

A toy train that will not go forward turns out to be perfect for taking everyone home.

The whole story

1. Mina pushed her blue train across the rug.

2. The train rolled backward past Mina's toes.

3. Mina pushed again. The train rolled backward.

4. Leo tried next. The train rolled backward.

5. The train would not visit the block station.

6. Mina made a backward track around the room.

7. They loaded every toy for the trip home.

8. The train rolled backward toward the toy shelf.

9. Every toy reached its home before supper.

10. The backward train was perfect for taking everyone home.

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