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The Easy-To-Read Little Engine That Could

The Easy-To-Read Little Engine That Could Paperback - 1986 - 1st Edition

by Piper, Watty

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"A good example of pioneer feminist lore, with girl engine as 'hero.'"--Publishers Weekly. The classic story of optimistic thinking that has delighted generations of children is now available in this easy-to-read adaptation and the first sequel in 50 years.

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  • Title The Easy-To-Read Little Engine That Could
  • Author Piper, Watty
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Grosset & Dunlap, New York NY
  • Date 1986-09-26
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GOR005093373
  • ISBN 9780448190785 / 0448190788
  • Weight 0.18 lbs (0.08 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.38 x 7.6 x 0.1 in (18.75 x 19.30 x 0.25 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Themes
    • Theometrics: Secular
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Library of Congress subjects Railroad trains, Toys
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 86080291
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Summary

"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.

First line

Chug chug chug. Puff puff puff. The little train ran along the tracks.

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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.