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The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition

by Watty Piper Publisher: GROSSET DUNLAP

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A small engine takes on a big climb

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A small engine takes on a big climb

A train loaded with things for children is stranded on one side of a mountain, and the Little Blue Engine is asked to pull it over. The story brings kindness and determination into a simple test of effort: a small engine faces a task that larger engines have not taken on. This complete, original edition presents the classic tale in a 48-page hardcover, with the journey over the mountain at its center.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring classic picture-book stories
  • Families choosing a story about kindness and perseverance
  • Readers seeking the original edition of this familiar tale

Themes

DeterminationKindnessPerseveranceHelping others

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Book overview

"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 over ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the 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.
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