The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary
  • Published: 15 April 2020
  • ISBN: 9780593094396
  • Imprint: Grossett
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $32.99

The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary

An Abridged Edition

Formats & editions
Hardback
15 Apr 2020
Board Book
19 Jul 2022
Hardback
15 Dec 2020
Hardback
30 Aug 1990
Board Book
15 Mar 2012
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Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat! A perfect gift for all the milestones in your life--from graduation to birthdays and more!
 
 

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat! A perfect gift for all the milestones in your life--from graduation to birthdays and more!
 

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.
  • Published: 15 April 2020
  • ISBN: 9780593094396
  • Imprint: Grossett
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $32.99
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About the author

Watty Piper

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. 

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Praise for The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary

"Caldecott Medalist Santat pays homage to the story’s original artwork while giving it his own distinctive polish... Her trainlike “I think I can, I think I can” is as compelling a chant as ever."--Publisher's Weekly
 
"Can you love another update? We think you will, we think you will, we think you will..."--Kirkus Reviews
 
"Due to the size, bold art, and updated language, this new version of an old favorite is perfect for read-alouds."--School Library Journal