Review by Booklist Review
Third in a series for preschoolers, Braun's new book stays true to the formula used in Digger and Tom! (2013), which also contrasted a smaller, slower machine with a bigger, faster one. Of course all of the machines here, big or small, are humanized, with big smiles on their faces and anxiousness signaled by a few flying beads of sweat. Chug is a little engine who collects and delivers heavy freight: He might be slow, but he is very careful. When a perilous situation develops involving danger on the track ahead, Chug helps Whoosh, a fast and impetuous passenger train, avoid destruction. Whoosh expresses his admiration for Chug as he thanks him: You might have to work slowly, but are very quick to come to the rescue. Braun's bright and cheerful digital illustrations don't have a lot of personality, but the story's simplicity and positive messages travel it a good distance.--Nolan, Abby Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
The idea that slow and steady wins the race doesn't only apply to tortoises and hares-it also holds true for trains. First published in the U.K. in 2012, Braun's story follows two earlier vehicular buddy tales, Toot and Pop! and Digger and Tom! Chug the engine "works hard collecting and delivering heavy freight," while Whoosh, a passenger train, loves to speed down the track; after Whoosh races into an area that's being worked on, Chug comes to the rescue. While the overall feel is that of a generic cousin to Thomas the Tank Engine, Braun's clean, telegraphic illustrations and bright palette have plenty of eye-catching appeal on their own. Ages 4-8. Agency: The Bright Agency. (June) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Whoosh is a sleek, fast passenger train who rushes past Chug, a small, cautious freight train. Hurtling at breakneck speed, Whoosh pays no heed to his danger signal and ignores his "slowpoke" pal's warning of trouble on the track ahead. While waiting patiently at the light, Chug hears cries of distress, and he helps by carefully clearing the tracks. Thanking his friend, Whoosh remarks, "You might have to work slowly, but you are very quick to come to the rescue!" Braun's characters are brightly hued with big round eyes, smiling faces, and rosy cheeks. The straightforward text conveys Chug's determination and perseverance. Train fans will enjoy this tale of a steady little engine who triumphs.-Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In Braun's take on the merits of the familiar "slow and steady" maxim, Chug is a little train engine who's teased for his careful ways until they enable him to rescue the larger, hastier engine, Whoosh. The simple text pulls its weight well enough, but it's the cheery digital illustrations, with bold lines and pure, bright colors, that will quickly win over young train aficionados. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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