Books in The Better little book series

Every day the Little Steamroller works at London Airport clearing the runways for the airplanes and every day the people on the gate make fun of him. But they do not know of the time that this little steamroller defeated the Black Hand Gang—the infamous smuggling gang. This is his story. The Little Steamroller is one of the four titles in the Little Train series. First published in 1974, this new edition brings the classic little steamroller back to life for a whole new generation.

Good, plus a bit. Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Company, 1946. Illustrated. Big Little Book, #1407. 32mo, illustrated paper covered boards, 347 pp + ads. Peripheral wear, corners bumped. moderate rubbing, wear, rear hinge damaged, reinforced with scotch tape at top rear cover. See scans. Piece of old scotch tape at top back cover. Good plus. Scarce 'Better Little Books' edition of the 1928 McClurg first edition. LG8

One of the few children's books written by the great Graham Greene, with pictures by master illustrator Edward Ardizzone Mr. Potter is a proud shopkeeper with a busy shop, until one day a big superstore opens across the street. The new store has a delivery service so M.r Potter employs an old little horse bus to deliver his wares. But when the superstore's delivery cart is stolen there is only one little horse bus to save the day!

This is an exciting new look at the fascinating world of many common trees. The book is arranged alphabetically and includes lively species descriptions as well as information about all the animals and plants associated with the trees. Arresting and immersive spreads also help to transport you into the magical world of the forest. This series builds into a first nature library that will be treasured by children for years to come.

Early one morning the little train wakes up in his home town, Little Snoreing, and decides to go on an adventure. He chugs and puffs his way through villages, past castles and over bridges. But soon he gets tired, and the big city is a bit scary . . . there’s only one thing to do; he’ll have to head back! The Little Train, Graham Greene’s first children’s book, was originally published in 1946 with Ardizzone's illustrations commissioned 28 years later. First published in 1974, this new edition brings the classic little train back to life for a whole new generation.

The classic underdog story of one brave little fire engine and his drive, by Graham Greene and Edward Ardizzone One day a shiny new fire engine arrives in Little Snoreing and Sam Trolley and the old-fashioned little fire engine are told they're not needed anymore. But one evening a fire breaks out and all the new firemen are busy. Will the little fire engine be able to save the day?