The Little Engine That Could
Available Formats
Hardback
Published: 1st December 2024
Board book
Published: 28th March 1991
Paperback
Published: 24th May 1999
Hardback
Published: 15th April 2020
Board book
Published: 19th July 2022
Hardback
Published: 15th December 2020
Board book
Published: 15th March 2012
Board book
Published: 24th June 2015
Hardback
Published: 6th March 2006
Publishing Details
The Little Engine That Could
By (Author) Watty Piper
Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman
Grosset and Dunlap
Grosset and Dunlap
15th January 2017
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.6
Nominated for Indies Choice Book Award.
Physical Properties
28
Width 267mm, Height 235mm, Spine 17mm
618g
Description
I think I can, I think I can! This classic story is now in a lap-book format.The story has been slightly abridged and features the famous illustrations from the original Hauman edition. Toddlers can cheer on the little blue engine and that "can-do" attitude that keeps her chugging along.
Reviews
PraiseTheLittle Engine That Couldillustrated 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
Author Bio
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.
