All Aboard, Florida! - by Maggie Bunn & Rosalind Bunn (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Embark on a magical journey through Florida's diverse landscapes.

Join our young protagonist aboard the Panhandle Pullman for an unforgettable adventure filled with breathtaking sights and exciting discoveries. From the emerald waters of St. George Island to the historic streets of St. Augustine, each stop offers new wonders to explore. Taste the Tupelo honey, and marvel at the wildlife of the Florida Keys. Encounter manatees and sea turtles, alligators, crocodiles. Blast off at a NASA rocket launch! All Aboard, Florida! celebrates the beauty, history, and wonders of Florida in a captivating tale for children of all ages. Climb aboard and get ready for a journey of a lifetime.

Review Quotes

"What a magical way for children to learn about the marvelous diversity of the Sunshine State--from alligators to manatees, space travel to pirate lore, the Panhandle Pullman train takes readers across Florida, leaving no story untold."

--Sally Bradshaw, owner, Midtown Reader Bookstore, Tallahassee

"A colorful and creative journey through Florida engaging readers with its rhythmic, rhyming pattern. A great addition to storytime!"

--Kate Seng, owner, Poe & Company Bookstore

"Traveling through the Sunshine State has never been more fun! Young ones will learn the layout of the land through vivid illustrations and fun facts. From shark's teeth to seashells and manatees, your 'littles' will learn there's more to Florida than sunshine and oranges."

--Erin Rovin, author

"Feel the Florida sunshine on your face and the powder-sugar sand between your toes as you explore Florida on a Pullman car through the pages of this lovely book. Rhyming prose will capture the attention of children and adults alike, and the richly colored illustrations will make this book one for the favorites shelf."

--Karen White, New York Times best-selling author

About the Author

Originally from South Louisiana, Rosalind Bunn is a veteran elementary school teacher. While she has dreamed of owning a bookstore, as the author of eleven children's books she is well on her way to filling the shelves with her own tales! Rosalind lives in Marietta, Georgia, with her family and a pet tarantula. This is her sixth collaboration with her daughter, Maggie Bunn.

Maggie Bunn now lives in Marietta, Georgia, but as a child, she joined her mother, Rosalind, on visits to many of the locations featured in this book. She loves reading, fishing, exploring, and sneaking lessons into her stories.

Keller Pyle's colorful illustrations fill the pages of many beautiful books. With a passion for art, he earned a BFA in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. Pyle lives in Cartersville, Georgia, with his dogs, Hank and Rusty, and his collections of books, dinosaur toys, and tin robots.