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The Little Engine That Could
Loren Long Edition
Series: The Little Engine That Could
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See moreThe 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
Series: The Little Engine That Could
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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.
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
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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