In her exciting, new children’s book, “If I Could Catch A Train” (published by Trafford Publishing), author Barbara Waddell activates the budding imagination of growing boys and girls as she reveals one boy’s fantastic adventure on an imaginary train, where passengers and destinations are only bound by your wildest dreams.

When an innocent young boy camps near some railroad tracks with his faithful dog during a seemingly uneventful evening, his whole world becomes immerse in wonder beyond belief when the conductor of one magical train invites him on the journey of a lifetime. Read as he rides with lions, angels and ghosts and ventures to places like the mountainside, the circus and even the heavens, discovering the farthest corners of his imaginary world.

Children of all ages will hear the distant whistle of the steam engine as it roars past towns of immeasurable beauty. They’ll undoubtedly feel the train cars bump over the rocky terrain as they speed into an unknown universe. And they’ll definitely witness the miracle of unparalleled and unforgettable dreams in the colorful pages of Waddell’s “If I Could Catch A Train”, a book that brings dreams like traveling, seeing angels, and even mining for gold to life.

Filled with simple yet inspiring illustrations that promise not only to teach young toddlers all about locomotives but also show them how to unlock their own make-believe power,

” If I Could Catch A Train” belongs in any child’s room. What better way to ensure that your son or daughter travel to the edge of the world and back during their sweet dreams than a quick read from Waddell’s superb, innocent tale of imagination.

Waddell is the mother of two lovely children. She also has an associate’s degree in accounting. She and her husband, Leon, own and operate a small cafe in her hometown of Burlington, N.C. She also works at a local bank. Barbara enjoys exercising, reading, and spending time with her family. “If I Could Catch a Train” is Barbara’s second children’s book. She hopes to continue writing children’s books and someday finish a novel. Waddell has dedicated both of her books to her grandchildren, who have been her inspiration in creative writing. In addition to “If I Could Catch A Train”, she has also published”If I Could Catch A Star”, a book about a young girl who looks up to the sky, sees the twinkling stars, and also discovers the power of her imagination, her wishes, her dreams, and the future ahead of her. Trafford publishing is the premier book publisher for emerging, self-published authors. For more information, please visit http://www.trafford.com.