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The Little Engine That Could

By Watty Piper
Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman

By Watty Piper
Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman

By Watty Piper
Illustrated by George Hauman and Doris Hauman

By Watty Piper
Illustrated by George Hauman and Doris Hauman

By Watty Piper
Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman

By Watty Piper
Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman

By Watty Piper
Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman

By Watty Piper
Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman

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Part of The Little Engine That Could

Paperback $5.99

Jun 23, 2020 | ISBN 9780593096000 | 3-7 years

Hardcover $5.99

May 11, 2021 | ISBN 9780593426432 | 2-5 years

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Jun 30, 2020 | ISBN 9780593224236 | 3-7 years

Ebook $5.99

Jun 23, 2020 | ISBN 9780593096536 | 3-7 years

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    About The Little Engine That Could

    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.

    About The Little Engine That Could

    Make family reading a regular and cherished activity with The Little Engine That Could and READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER, a nationwide movement developed by Penguin Random House in partnership with Parents magazine.

    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!

    Don’t miss READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER throughout July and be sure to celebrate the importance, and power, of the shared reading experience between an adult and a child.

    Picture books in the READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER program are available at a low price for a limited time so that families everywhere can make the most of storytime. Other titles include:

  • Horton Hears a Who (Dr. Seuss)
  • Llama Llama Misses Mama (Anna Dewdney)
  • Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Richard Scarry)
  • The Little Engine That Could (Watty Piper)
  • The Very Busy Spider (Eric Carle)

    • About The Little Engine That Could

    Make family reading a regular and cherished activity with The Little Engine That Could and READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER, a nationwide movement developed by Penguin Random House in partnership with Parents magazine.

    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!

    Picture books in the READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER program are available at a low price for a limited time so that families everywhere can make the most of storytime. Other titles include:
    Horton Hears a Who (Dr. Seuss)
    Llama Llama Misses Mama (Anna Dewdney)
    Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Richard Scarry)
    The Little Engine That Could (Watty Piper)
    The Very Busy Spider (Eric Carle)

    About The Little Engine That Could

    The special anniversary edition of The Little Engine That Could™ contains the entire text and original artwork. Young readers, as well as parents and grandparents, will treasure the story of the blue locomotive who exemplifies the power of positive thinking.

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    Welcome to Pennsylvania: A Little Engine That Could Road Trip
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    Welcome to Pennsylvania: A Little Engine That Could Road Trip
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    About Watty Piper

    Watty Piper was a pen name of Arnold Munk, an owner of the publishing firm Platt & Munk. Arnold Munk was born in Hungary and, as a child, moved with his family to Chicago. He later moved to New York,… More about Watty Piper

    About Watty Piper

    Watty Piper was a pen name of Arnold Munk, an owner of the publishing firm Platt & Munk. Arnold Munk was born in Hungary and, as a child, moved with his family to Chicago. He later moved to New York,… More about Watty Piper

    About Watty Piper

    Watty Piper was a pen name of Arnold Munk, an owner of the publishing firm Platt & Munk. Arnold Munk was born in Hungary and, as a child, moved with his family to Chicago. He later moved to New York,… More about Watty Piper

    About Watty Piper

    Watty Piper was a pen name of Arnold Munk, an owner of the publishing firm Platt & Munk. Arnold Munk was born in Hungary and, as a child, moved with his family to Chicago. He later moved to New York,… More about Watty Piper

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Grosset & Dunlap
    Jun 23, 2020 | 40 Pages | 8 x 8 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593096000

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $5.99
    Published by Golden Books
    May 11, 2021 | 24 Pages | 6-5/8 x 8 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593426432

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $9.99
    Published by Grosset & Dunlap
    Jun 30, 2020 | 48 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593224236

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Grosset & Dunlap
    Jun 23, 2020 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593096536
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    Praise The Little Engine That Could illustrated 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

    Awards

    Indies Choice Book Award NOMINEE

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