Train of Thought

Jess Horn, Hayley Wells

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Hardie Grant Books
26 August 2025

Children's & Educational; Picture storybooks; Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA)

A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn with joyful illustrations by Hayley Wells, Train of Thought is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination.

Andy has a brilliant imagination, and it carries him to the most amazing places. Mum calls it his train of thought. But, when it's time for real-world tasks, Andy's train doesn't always stop! Can Andy find a way to be a treasure hunter and sit down in time for dinner?

Train of Thought will delight readers aged 3 to 7 – and everyone and anyone who can relate to getting swept up in their imagination!

EMBRACE IMAGINATION: empowers young children to use their creativity and imagination to overcome challenges.

AN ADVENTURE-PACKED RIDE: Hayley Wells' illustrations are bursting with colourful detail, as Andy's train journey takes him from one inventive world to the next.

CREATIVE THINKING: Andy's ingenious solutions in the story will resonate with young readers who struggle with self-awareness and self-regulation.

PERFECT FOR:

Kids (and grown-ups!) with big imaginations

Train and transport enthusiasts

Parents, grandparents and carers

Teachers, librarians and story-time readers

Fans of All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors (Bell & Lovlie) and The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg)

By: Jess Horn
Illustrated by: Hayley Wells
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 275mm, Width: 225mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 370g
ISBN: 9781761214301
ISBN 10: 1761214306
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jess Horn is an Australian children's author, passionate about empowering kids and sparking imagination. Her stories are full of humour and heart, often exploring the world from a neurodivergent perspective. With a background in speech pathology and disability services, Jess now pursues her love of words by weaving in a subtle message of inclusivity, encouraging readers to think outside the box. Jess lives with her rainbow family-of-four in Sydney, Australia. Aside from writing, she enjoys coffee (who doesn't?) and spoonerisms (doo husn't?!). Hayley Wells is an Essex-based illustrator with an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. Their work has been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards, featured on television, and published worldwide. When they're not illustrating, Hayley can be found growing vegetables at their allotment or falling over on roller skates.