“Finally, a fun, informative read-aloud that teachers can use to complement science curriculum! Rosalind and Maggie are right on track with this enchanting, scenic adventure through the regions of Georgia. Students will enjoy the memorable ride!”
—Kim Judge, third-grade teacher, Marietta, GA
“A fun, engaging, and educational story that keeps children entertained while immersing themselves in the story. Readers and listeners of all ages will enjoy this fun ride across Georgia!”
—Gary Parkes, events manager, FoxTale Book Shoppe
“As a bookstore owner and former teacher, I highly recommend this book for young students studying Georgia history. The story is very engaging and it will definitely spark their interest in learning more about our amazing state of Georgia.”
—Christine Persson, owner, The School Box bookstore
“Visiting each of the five regions gives readers a window into some of the history and wonder of our state. I also enjoyed the extra information about each region and the beautiful illustrations that add so much more!”
—Lyssa Sahadevan, teacher and author
“Rosalind and Maggie bring the five regions of Georgia to life through this picturesque train ride! This is a much-needed resource for teachers!”
—Stacy Yarus, third-grade teacher, Marietta, GA
Rosalind Bunn and her daughter, Maggie Bunn, collaborate with talented illustrator Keller Pyle for a ride across the state of Georgia. Ready for adventure, a young boy hops aboard a special train for a memorable journey visiting the state’s historic and visual treasures in a book suited for bedtime explorations and classroom education.
Originally from South Louisiana, Rosalind Bunn is a veteran teacher of more than two decades. Students at East Side Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia, enjoy her enthusiasm and knowledge and, while she has dreamed of owning a bookstore, instead she is well on her way to filling the shelves with her own books! Rosalind lives in Marietta, with her family and a pet tarantula, in the beautiful state she now calls home. While going through some saved mementoes, Rosalind came across some of her daughter Maggie’s writing and thought collaborating on a story would be fun. It turned out to be a wonderful idea and this is their third book together!
Maggie Bunn also calls Georgia home. As a child she visited many of the locations featured in this book. She loves reading books with her nieces and nephews, fishing with her dad, exploring old cemeteries with her mom, and sneaking lessons into her stories!
Keller Pyle’s colorful illustrations fill the pages of many books. With a passion for art, he earned a BFA in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. His love of his home state of Georgia brings a unique perspective to the illustrations. Pyle lives in Cartersville, Georgia, with his dogs, Hank and Rusty, and his collections of books, dinosaur toys, and tin robots.