Benjie Engine Author:Louise Lawrence Devine, Illus. by Eleanor Colwin "Junior Elf Books: This delightful series presents an excellent selection of factual and fanciful adventures for young children. The stories will stir the imagination and awaken a sense of wonder, making children more aware of the realities of their environment. — Junior Elf Books can provide a stimulating early learning experience." — This book ... more »is about a train (Benjie) who enjoys seeing everything go by as he makes his runs; but he shows a bit too much energy, and ends up being put on the fast track. Poor Benjie HATES to go so fast; he can only remember what cars, children, bees, etc., looked like - now they are only colored blurs. One day he begins to cry and the tears cause rust which in turn slows him down; and he is out back on the old slow local track again, where he is very careful not to show too much moxie! Very cute and satisfying.« less