Little Subway Train • 地下鐵小子

🛤 Little Subway Train • 地下鐵小子

By 宮西達也 (Tatsuya Miyanishi)
Ages: 3–7 for reading together; 8+ for independent reading
Language: Traditional Chinese (no zhuyin)

Step into a wildly imaginative underground world with the Little Subway Train — a curious young train starting his very first day on the job! As he zips through dark tunnels, he begins to wonder: what lies above the ground?

With only descriptions from fellow subway trains to go on, he starts to imagine a topsy-turvy version of the world above: buildings are giant people boxes, clouds look like white spiders, and airplanes are enormous birds.

✨ Why we love it:

• Encourages imagination and playful thinking
• Helps children process feelings around new environments and first-time experiences
• Gently builds confidence, courage, and curiosity
• Classic "Miyanishi-style" humour — silly, heartfelt, and deeply relatable

🎨 From the award-winning Japanese picture book creator of the Tyrannosaurus series, this story is full of wonder, warmth, and big feelings. A perfect read for kids navigating new schools, new places, or simply learning to dream big underground.

🚇 For fans of creativity, emotional growth, and books that say, "It’s okay to feel scared — and you can still move forward."