I'm Fast!

Buoyed by Stanley Tucci's spirited narration, this adaptation of married author and illustrator Kate and Jim McMullan's 2012 picture book follows a bright blue freight train and a speedy red sports car that take different paths on a race to Chicago. While the train is carrying a lot of weight—viewers see various freight cars being loaded (including flatcar, freezer, gondola, gravel bin, and boxcar)—the journey presents hurdles for both the train and the car. From cattle on the track (“you've gotta mooooove it”) to inclement weather, the contestants are nearly matched…even down to the last mile. A fun adventure backed by colorful scenery, sound effects, and music by David Mansfield, bonus features include read-along subtitles and a featurette with the McMullans, who visit a Brooklyn school in 2012. Recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (J. Williams-Wood)