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Faith Takes the Train

Name: Faith Takes the Train
ISBN: 9780063251342

Kesi Augustine

HarperCollins · Hardcover · March 11, 2025

Reading lane: Trains & Railways

Follow Faith on a joyful journey on a New York City train, where she learns a delicious lesson about courage and being kind.

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Why This Clicks

Kindness in Transit

A city-train picture book pairs a grandmother’s sandwich with a gentle question about courage and kindness.

Come here for

Everyday New York train-ride details and a delicious sandwich
A child’s perspective on noticing someone in need

Expect

A warm, conversation-starting story about small acts of kindness
A gentle nudge to think about courage and helping others

Book Details

Authors: Kesi Augustine
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: March 11, 2025
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Trains & Railways · Homelessness & Poverty
Reading lane: Trains & Railways

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Parent-Child Stories
City & Town Life
Big Feelings
Homelessness & Poverty

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New Experiences
Self-Esteem & Resilience
Values & Virtues
Trains & Railways

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Follow Faith on a joyful journey on a New York City train, where she learns a delicious lesson about courage and being kind. A perfect pick for fans of Milo Imagines the World, Last Stop on Market Street , and Saturday at the Food Pantry. Faith takes the train with her mother most days, and today she's eating one of Grandma's de licious sandwiches. Isaiah, who usually sings a song on their ride home, instead asks a question that quiets a busy train into awkward silence. “Can anyone please spare some change? A bite to eat?” When Faith sees his face, her heart goes thump-thump-thump. Will she have the courage to answer? This sweet and relatable picture book from author Kesi Augustine and illustrator Mokshini is sure to spark conversations about the small ways we can show kindness and help people in need.