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This book, originally written in 1930, is a classic for a very good reason. It's wonderful! The theme of the book is that by trying and trying, even little characters can accomplish big goals. The illustrations are sweet but dated, yet my grandson, who is 2, asks for this book again and again. At first, he handed it to me and just said "choo choo." After a month, he hands it to me and says "The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper, please." Maybe he remembers the author's name because it is so unusual! I suspect that some of the Thomas the Train characters had their origin in the trains from this book, since the book's trains have faces on the front of the engines and are colorful. In brief, after bigger engines refuse to help, a little blue engine tries to pull a broken train over a mountain to the good children on the other side. The little blue engine says "I think I can; I think I can; I think I can" and succeeds! It's a great message for little people to keep trying all the things they have to learn to do in life. It's a great book for boys because it's about trains. It's also a great book for girls because the little blue engine is a "she!"Read full review
I never read this book as a child but heard of the story, so I night this for my children. I love the nostalgic artwork as it reminds me of books I would read at my grandparents house. The book is older than I am, but was in excellent condition, only showing slight wear on the cover!
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Wonderful story for kids that teaches them that they can do whatever they put their minds to, as long as they try hard.
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The book is brand new! I don't think the cover has ever been opened! It came quickly and I am so excited at the quality of this book. Thank you so much!
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“The Little Engine That Could” is A great old book for reading to the children so glad it is still available
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