The Little Engine That Could

Cover of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
Author: Watty Piper
Year: 2021
Language: en
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9780593426432
ISBN-10: 0593426436
Dimensions:
Height: 8 Inches
Length: 6.56 Inches
Weight: 0.25 Pounds
Width: 0.18 Inches
Dewey Decimal: [E]
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The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper is a beloved classic published by Random House Children’s Books on May 11, 2021. This reprint edition features 24 pages and is presented in English. The story follows the Little Blue Engine, whose kindness and determination inspire children as she triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things over a mountain, emphasizing themes of self-esteem and self-reliance.

Readers will find that this picture book serves as an engaging introduction to important social themes, making it a valuable resource for parents and educators. The narrative encourages young readers to embrace determination and kindness, fostering a love for reading and shared experiences. This edition is part of a nationwide movement aimed at promoting family reading, making it an ideal choice for storytime.


Official synopsis Publisher

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:

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  • 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)
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    Who is the author of “The Little Engine That Could”?
    “The Little Engine That Could” is credited to Watty Piper.
    When was “The Little Engine That Could” published?
    Publisher: Random House Children’s Books. Year: 2021.
    What is the ISBN for “The Little Engine That Could”?
    ISBN-13: 9780593426432. ISBN-10: 0593426436.
    What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
    Language: en. Pages: 24. Edition: Reprint.

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