David Charlesworth
Meet Baby Sivok, the preserved locomotive of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, in this dual-read story and colouring book for children of all ages.
This story of Baby Sivok, the preserved locomotive that is usually seen at Ghum Museum on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, is as delightful as it is interesting and, though simplified, this story is also accurate. It is an early learning and dual-read story and colouring book for children. There are two separate texts. The shorter story in large print at the top is for younger children. Below the line is in more detail for older children or parents to read. Look for the small numbers at the end of some words. These relate to the detail notes at the foot of the page. The idea for the book came from Junhi Han of UNESCO* New Delhi office, who loved the little engine. We were in conversation at the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Headquarters, Elysia Lodge, Kurseong in 2018 and the idea was developed on my long journey back to England.
