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The Little Engine That Could
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  • Published: 19 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593226711
  • Imprint: Grossett
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 26
  • RRP: $14.99

The Little Engine That Could

90th Anniversary

Formats & editions
Board Book
19 July 2022
EBook
7 Apr 2020
Audiobook
19 Oct 2021
Audiobook
13 Feb 2018
Hardback
15 Dec 2020
Hardback
15 Apr 2020
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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!
 

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: 19 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593226711
  • Imprint: Grossett
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 26
  • RRP: $14.99
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About the authors

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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Dan Santat

Dan Santat is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator. His picture book, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, won the 2015 Caldecott Medal for distinguished illustration. He also wrote The Guild of Geniuses and created the Disney Channel animated series The Replacements. He lives in Southern California with his wife, two children and various pets.
portrait photo of Dan Santat