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Books in The Little Engine That Could series

  • The Little Engine That Could: An Abridged Edition

    Watty Piper, George and Doris Hauman

    Board book (Grosset & Dunlap, March 15, 2012)
    The classic story in a board book format One of the true classics in children's books is now available in a sturdy board book edition perfect for little hands! The story has been slightly abridged and features the famous illustrations from the original Hauman edition. Now toddlers can cheer on the little blue engine and that "can-do" attitude that keeps her chugging along!
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  • The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary Edition

    Watty Piper, Dan Santat, Dolly Parton

    Hardcover (Grosset & Dunlap, April 7, 2020)
    Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat!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.This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new reimagined artwork and an introduction from Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat, and a special letter from Dolly Parton, award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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  • I Knew You Could!: A Book for All the Stops in Your Life

    Craig Dorfman, Cristina Ong

    Hardcover (Grosset & Dunlap, March 24, 2003)
    Celebrate graduation and achievements big or small with The Little Engine That Could!The determined Little Blue Engine is back, bringing inspiring and enlightening words of wisdom to graduates of all ages as they make the transition from one phase of life to the next. I Knew You Could! provides familiar comfort in changing times and serves as a wonderful gift that will be treasured for years to come. Readers will revisit the story again and again as they move forward along life's path. From "I think I can" to "I knew I could," The Little Engine That Could helps kids of all ages realize that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it!
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  • The Easy-to-Read Little Engine that Could

    Watty Piper

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Sept. 26, 1986)
    "I think I can! I think I can!" The classic tale of the little engine who wasn't afraid to try. Here is a delightful adaptation of one of the best-selling children's books of all time with a vocabulary specially geared for beginning readers.
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  • The Little Engine That Could: A Mini Edition

    Watty Piper

    Hardcover (Grosset & Dunlap, Sept. 15, 2020)
    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.
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  • The Little Engine That Could

    Watty Piper, George and Doris Hauman

    Board book (Grosset & Dunlap, Jan. 8, 2015)
    I think I can, I think I can! This classic story is now in a lap-book format. The story has been slightly abridged and features the famous illustrations from the original Hauman edition. Toddlers can cheer on the little blue engine and that "can-do" attitude that keeps her chugging along.
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  • The Little Engine That Could: Loren Long Edition

    Watty Piper, Loren Long

    Hardcover (Philomel Books, Sept. 27, 2005)
    THE ALL-TIME CLASSIC, RE-ILLUSTRATED BY THE CREATOR OF OTIS!Everyone loves The Little Engine That Could, that classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite its size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the waiting children on the other side of a mountain.Now the great Loren Long (Otis; Of Thee I Sing) has brilliantly re-illustrated this classic story, bringing it exuberantly to life for today’s child. Get on board for the publishing event of the year.
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  • You Can!: Words of Wisdom from the Little Engine That Could

    Watty Piper, Charlie Hart, Jill Howarth

    Hardcover (Grosset & Dunlap, March 27, 2018)
    The classic character that has inspired generations of children to believe in themselves will now inspire readers of every age in this book filled with encouraging words of wisdom.Everybody needs a little downtime for maintenance. There will always be obstacles you don't anticipate. Wake up ready for an adventure.The Little Engine That Could is one of the most popular and enduring children's stories of all time, and for more than eighty-five years, this classic character has encouraged readers to try their hardest to achieve their dreams. This story of determination and inspiration has now been reimagined in a charming, illustrated gift book that will speak to readers no matter what the age and no matter what the challenge. This is the perfect gift for graduation, and for everyone who may need to be reminded, "You Can!"
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  • The Little Engine That Could

    Watty Piper, George and Doris Hauman

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, June 23, 2020)
    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.
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  • The Little Engine That Could: Loren Long Edition

    Watty Piper, Loren Long

    Board book (Philomel Books, May 19, 2015)
    THE LITTLE ENGINE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ABRIDGED EDITION FOR LITTLE HANDS—THE ALL-TIME CLASSIC, RE-ILLUSTRATED BY THE CREATOR OF OTIS! Everyone loves The Little Engine That Could, that classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite its size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the waiting children on the other side of a mountain.Now the #1 New York Times bestselling edition re-illustrated by Loren Long, the creator of the Otis series, is ready for the youngest readers to hop on board!I think I can—I think I can—I think I can. . . . Praise for 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
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  • The Little Engine That Could

    Watty Piper, George and Doris Hauman

    Hardcover (Grosset & Dunlap, Oct. 29, 2009)
    The classic tale of persevering against the odds!The Little Engine That Could comes to life all over again in this gorgeous oversized picture book with foil on the cover and the beautiful art from the 1950s. A train of toys desperately need an engine to take them over the mountain so that they can deliver toys and food to children. But none of the big, important engines will help them. Luckily, the Little Blue Engine comes along. She is small, but she has confidence that she can do it, and she does!Grosset & Dunlap and Penguin Young Readers Group are proud sponsors of Starlight Children's Foundation. Grosset & Dunlap will make a donation from the sales of this edition of The Little Engine That Could to Starlight Children's Foundation, enabling the organization to continue to make a world of difference for seriously ill children and their families.
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  • The Little Engine That Could

    Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman

    Hardcover (Platt & Munk, Jan. 1, 1976)
    The Complete , Original Edition
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