- based on a true story about a girl who was “mailed” by train to her grandmother
- her parents cleverly found a way around a problem
- set in Idaho
- clean language
Type: biographical picture book
Ages: 4-8
Author: Michael O. Tunnell
Illustrator: Ted Rand
This was an amiable little story that we enjoyed very much! The author’s note at the back describes the differences between the true story and her version.
The beautiful watercolor illustrations are a great addition to the already-great story.