Settle in for holiday cheer and a whole bunch of model trains. Lots & Lots of Christmas Choo Choo Trains offers viewers forty-five minutes of sing-along Christmas favorites over songs performed by James Coffey of Blue Vision Music, set to festive displays, each including dozens of beloved characters dressed for the season. Kids especially will love the festive spirit as wooden and metal trains zip around the Christmas villages.
There isn’t a lot to say about Lots & Lots of Christmas Choo Choo Trains that hasn’t already been said in the short description. As with anything from Marshall Publishing, it might be simple, but it’s well produced and skillfully shot. The camera work gives children plenty to look at, moving between trains, miniature scenery, and holiday decorations without making the presentation feel overly busy. The familiar Christmas music also makes the title easy to drop into the background during crafts, playtime, or other seasonal activities. Because there is no narrative to follow, younger viewers can come and go without missing anything important.
Other titles from the same company might have more general appeal throughout the year, but if you’re looking to expand your library’s Christmas collection, Lots & Lots of Christmas Choo Choo Trains might be just what you’re looking for. Very young children who are big fans of Christmas and trains will have a lot of fun. It might be nice to use in-house if you have video monitors throughout the library for announcements or information, a sort of picture-in-picture or background element to help prevent screen baking that also adds a touch of holiday cheer. I’m also sure many grandparents would be happy to put Lots & Lots of Christmas Choo Choo Trains on for their grandchildren on Christmas morning. Even with its smaller-than-average use case, this sing-along title will be beloved in a lot of children’s homes come December. Recommended.
Is Lots & Lots of Christmas Choo Choo Trains a good choice for young children?
Very young children who enjoy trains, Christmas music, and colorful holiday displays are the clearest audience for Lots & Lots of Christmas Choo Choo Trains. Its forty-five-minute collection of model trains, festive scenes, and familiar sing-along songs offers simple seasonal entertainment without requiring children to follow a narrative. Families looking for something cheerful to play during holiday gatherings may also find it especially appealing.
How can libraries use Lots & Lots of Christmas Choo Choo Trains during the holidays?
Public libraries could use the title as part of a seasonal children's collection or incorporate it into holiday displays and programming for young patrons. Its model-train footage and Christmas music could also work as background viewing on library monitors during December, particularly alongside holiday announcements, train-themed displays, or family programming. While its usefulness is largely seasonal, libraries looking to expand their Christmas offerings for very young children may find it fills a specific niche.
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