The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

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Illustrated by Loren Long

"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..."Discover the inspiring story of the Little Blue Engine as she makes her way over the mountain in this beloved classic-the perfect gift to celebrate the special milestones in your life, from graduations to birthdays and more!

The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of determination and kindness to younger readers with this classic picture book!

Condition: Good condition with an inscription to the interior
Format: Hardcover
Age: 2+

Watty Piper is the pseudonym of Arnold Munk, author behind the classic retelling of The Little Engine That Could and cofounder of Platt & Munk Publishers (now part of Grosset & Dunlap.) Munk's retelling of the beloved children's tale has sold millions of copies since its 1930 publication and inspired generations to believe they can.

Loren Long has puff puttedy chuffed his way all over the bestseller lists with such titles as Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Puppy, Drummer Boy, The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper,Toy Boat by Randall de Sève, Mr. Peabody's Applesby Madonna, and Of Thee I Sing by President Barack Obama. Loren lives in a suburb of Cincinnati with his wife and their two sons, all frequent visitors to his studio, where they see the art and hear the stories first.

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Little Modern Reader acknowledges the Gadigal people of Eora nation, the traditional custodians of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

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