The Giggle Train

Growing Through Poems: Poems and Pictures Series
A Children's Poetry Series by James R. Thomas

Growing Through Poems: Poems and Pictures is a gentle poetry series for young children, celebrating love, laughter, and the small moments that make childhood shine. Written especially for little listeners and early readers, these poems highlight the sparks of wonder that grow within every child-hope, kindness, courage, comfort, and imagination.
Each book features sixteen short poems paired with bright, painterly illustrations designed to bring warmth, reassurance, and joy. These collections are perfect for bedtime, quiet moments, and shared reading, offering soft emotional guidance without instruction or a lesson.
Books in the Series

Tomorrow's Hug - Love, Family, and Bedtime Comfort
The Giggle Train - Laughter, Friendship, and Imagination
Pocketful of Sunshine - Gratitude, Optimism, and Kindness
The Rainbow Bench - Friendship, Inclusion, and Empathy
Stars in My Jar - Wonder, Curiosity, and Nighttime Dreams
Whispering Trees - Nature, Calm, and Mindfulness
When My Heart Feels Big - Emotions, Growth, and Self-Understanding
The Moon's Goodnight Kiss - Dreams, Imagination, and Comfort

Each gentle collection helps children grow through rhythm, rhyme, and wonder.

BOOK 2 - The Giggle Train

Theme: Laughter, friendship, and imagination

Description: A warm collection of bedtime poems celebrating love, laughter, and the little moments that make childhood shine. All aboard the Giggle Train! A joyful set of poems that chug through silly moments, happy surprises, and the magic of play. Perfect for children reading poems for the first time-each rhyme opens the door to wonder, imagination, and joy.