Books with title The Little Engine That Could, "A Platt

Ring in Valentine's Day--and love--with Love from the Little Engine That Could! This charming original title, featuring everyone's favorite little train is the perfect gift for that special someone on Valentine's Day--or any day of the year.The Little Engine That Could is turning ninety! And now this special gift book, complete with beautiful illustrations and timeless messages of belief and acceptance, is the perfect way to tell a loved one that they can do anything they set their minds to.

"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!" For over seventy years, children have loved Watty Piper's classic story about the little blue railroad engine whose persistence saves the day. At last The Little Engine That Could is available again-now with colorful new illustrations. This edition includes every word of Piper's original story. Every spread is splashed with bright, bold pictures by award-winning artist Phil Smouse. The perfect self-esteem builder, The Little Engine That Could will be a favorite with children ages two to seven-and the nostalgic parents and teachers who love to read with them.

A brand-new series for brand-new readers! Introducing a new series for brand-new readers! Each slipcase includes two 16-page paperback books, both on an adorable character who will keep appearing in future First Friends titles. These books are not phonics-based, but have only about a sentence per page, and--most importantly--deliver short, funny stories that really make reading fun. Far simpler than Level 1 All Aboard Reading books, far simpler even than Picture Readers, this new series is perfect for very young children who are ready to try their reading wings. Everyone loves the Little Engine That Could! Kids will adore learning to read with the cheerful and determined Little Blue Engine, a classic character with the perfect message for emergent readers. I think I can, I think I can! Two simple adventures come in the slipcase.

The Little Blue Engine chug-chug-chugs through the countryside, and puff-puff-puffs through the alphabet as she goes. Come along and help her find some apples for A, butterflies for B, and other objects and animals from A to Z. Learning the alphabet is fun with The Little Engine That Could, one of the most recognizable characters in children's literature.