The Caboose Who Got Loose facts for kids
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| Author | Bill Peet |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Railroad trains—Fiction |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
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Publication date
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9 September 1971 |
| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 9780395287156 |
| LC Class | PZ8.3.P2764 Cab 2008 |
The Caboose Who Got Loose is a fun children's picture book. It was written and illustrated by Bill Peet. The story is about a caboose named Katy who wants to be free.
The book was first published in 1971 by Houghton Mifflin. It tells the story of Katy Caboose, who is tired of being pulled by the train's engine. She dreams of stopping and enjoying the beautiful places she sees.
About the Story
Katy Caboose is always at the very end of the train. She wishes she could stop and enjoy the pretty views. But trains are always moving, so she never gets the chance.
One day, the train is going up a very steep mountain. Suddenly, Katy Caboose gets unhooked from the train! She rolls quickly back down the tracks.
Katy goes so fast that she flies off the tracks when she reaches a turn. Luckily, she lands safely between two trees. She finally gets to stay in a beautiful spot. Katy lives happily there for the rest of her days.
Who is Bill Peet?
Bill Peet was an American author and illustrator. He was born in 1915 and passed away in 2002. Peet wrote and drew many popular children's books. He also worked as a story writer for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Some of his other famous books include The Wump World and Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent.
Publication History
The Caboose Who Got Loose first came out on September 9, 1971. It was published by Houghton Mifflin. This company is a well-known publisher of books for children and adults.
A softcover version of the book was released later. It came out on January 22, 1980. In 2008, a special edition was made. This version included the paperback book and a CD with the story being read aloud.
What Did People Think?
When the book first came out, people really liked it. A reviewer named Guernsey Le Pelley wrote about the book in The Christian Science Monitor. He said that Bill Peet created a "happy story" with "beautiful, incredible crayon pictures." This shows that readers enjoyed both the story and the artwork.
