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The Little Engine That Could

Loren Long Edition
By Watty Piper
Series: The Little Engine That Could
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In The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, a small blue engine takes on the seemingly impossible task of pulling a heavy train over a mountain when larger engines refuse to help. With determination and a positive attitude, the engine inspires readers with its iconic mantra of perseverance and belief in oneself. This beloved children's tale teaches valuable lessons about optimism and resilience.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate tales of perseverance and optimism. Its story about a little train that overcomes challenges with determination and a positive attitude can inspire and engage young readers while imparting an important life lesson.

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The Little Engine That Could

The Little Engine that Could is ready for the youngest readers to hop on board! I think I can-l think I can-I think l can... This vibrant edition is now abridged and shrunk for the littlest of hands.

The all-time classic, re-illustrated by the creator of Otis, now available as a board book!

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The all-time classic, re-illustrated by the creator of Otis, now available as a high-end (abridged) board book!

The Little Engine That Could is now available as an abridged edition for little hands—the all-time classic, re-illustrated by the creator of Otis!

Everyone loves The Little Engine That Could, the classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite its size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the waiting children on the other side of a mountain. Now the #1 New York Times bestselling edition re-illustrated by Loren Long, the creator of the Otis series, is ready for the youngest readers to hop on board!

I think I can—I think I can—I think I can...

Praise for The Little Engine That Could illustrated by Loren Long:

"Long... adds a lushness to the spreads and injects even more personality into the characters. Both faithful fans and newcomers will enjoy this triumphant ride and eagerly climb aboard for repeat excursions." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Long has enriched this new edition with bountiful illustrations that take their palette and inspiration from the original, but are greatly enhanced by imagination and inventiveness." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The illustrations in The Little Engine That Could receive high praise for their lushness and added personality, enhancing the charm of the story. Both Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews highlight the imaginative and inventive enhancements in the new edition, appealing to both long-time fans and new readers alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399173875

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 19 May 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Philomel Books,U.S.

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Loren Long
  • Illustrated by Loren Long

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 403g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: The Little Engine That Could Watty Piper

About the Author

As creator of the immensely popular Otis the Tractor series, Loren Long hasputt puff puttedy chuffed his way all over the bestseller lists with such titles asOtis,Otis and the Tornado,Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas, and Otis and the Scarecrow. He is also the author/illustrator ofDrummer Boy,and has illustrated bestselling books by Randall de S ve (Toy Boat), Madonna(Mr. Peabody's Apples), President Barack Obama (Of Thee I Sing) and Watty Piper (The Little Engine that Could). A graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Loren lives in Ohio with his wife, Tracy, and their two sons.

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