THE TRAIN HOME

When a young girl wishes for a quiet place all her own, her imagination takes her on a journey to discover the possibilities.

Author-artist Dan-ah Kim's stunning picture book is an exploration of creativity, family, and the true meaning of home for fans of Carson Ellis's Home and Kobi Yamada's What Do You Do With an Idea?

Key selling points:
FOLLOW YOUR TRAIN OF THOUGHT: Nari allows her imagination to dream up wonderful new homes, and the train takes her home when she needs it to
WHERE DO YOU BELONG?: Nari dreams of a home that is full of peace and quiet, but she soon realizes that she feels most at home with her family
EXQUISITE ARTWORK: A mix of traditional media, including gouache, cut paper, and thread, Dan-ah Kim's artwork is breathtaking and full of rich color and detail.
IMAGINATION AT PLAY: Where is Nari going? Where would you go?
RELATABLE READ: Not all children live in a bustling city with a rowdy family, but each reader can relate to wanting a space to truly call their own
SOMETIMES YOU NEED A BREAK: After taking some time to herself, Nari misses her family and rejoins them with a new understanding
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: As Nari journeys to find her dream home, The Train Home is a perfect title for social and emotional learning with the core themes of: self-management, responsible decision-making, self-awareness, and relationship skills

Dan-ah Kim is a Brooklyn-based illustrator whose career is an artistic mélange, all rooted in storytelling. She works in film and television as a graphic designer, creating props, signage, and dressing for sets. Her fine artwork, largely mixed media comprised of gouache, pencil, and thread has been shown in galleries and shops all over the US, as well as in London and Paris. Dan-ah Kim is the author-illustrator of The Grandmaster's Daughter, and she lives in Brooklyn, New York.