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The Little Engine That Could: 60th Anniversary Edition

(Hardback)

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Little Engine That Could: 60th Anniversary Edition

Contributors:

By (Author) Watty Piper

ISBN:

9780448400419

Publisher:

Penguin Putnam Inc

Imprint:

G P Putnam's Sons

Publication Date:

30th August 1990

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Childrens / Teenage fiction and true stories

Prizes:

Winner of E.B. White Read Aloud Award (Picture Bk Hall of Fame) 2012

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

48

Dimensions:

Width 226mm, Height 248mm, Spine 9mm

Weight:

391g

Description

The special anniversary edition of The Little Engine That Could. contains the entire text and original artwork. A laminated jacket, gold-stamped cloth binding, and colored endpapers complete the deluxe package. Young readers, as well as parents and grandparents, will treasure the story of the blue locomotive who exemplifies the power of positive thinking.

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.

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