The Little Engine That Could: 60th Anniversary Edition

by Watty Piper

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780448400419
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	08/30/1990
Series:	The Little Engine That Could
Edition description:	Anniversary
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.88(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.37(d)
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Watty Piper is the pseudonym of Arnold Munk, author behind the classic retelling of The Little Engine That Could and cofounder of Platt & Munk Publishers (now part of Grosset & Dunlap.)  Munk’s retelling of the beloved children’s tale has sold millions of copies since its 1930 publication and inspired generations to believe they can. 

Editorial Reviews

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

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