Meet the Little Engine That Could

The Little Engine That Could

by Watty Piper (Illustrator), Cristina Ong (Illustrations)

A brand-new series for brand-new readers! Introducing a new series for brand-new readers! Each slipcase includes two 16-page paperback books, both on an adorable character who will keep appearing in future First Friends titles. These books are not phonics-based, but have only about a sentence per page, and--most importantly--deliver short, funny stories that really make reading fun. Far simpler than Level 1 All Aboard Reading books, far simpler even than Picture Readers, this new series is perfect for very young children who are ready to try their reading wings. Everyone loves the Little Engine That Could! Kids will adore learning to read with the cheerful and determined Little Blue Engine, a classic character with the perfect message for emergent readers. I think I can, I think I can! Two simple adventures come in the slipcase.

32 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

About the author

Pseudonym for the Platt & Munk publishing house.

Reviews

[King Julien · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEST BOOK EVER!!!! Going to reread it soon! Very inspiring!!! Who needs antidepressants when you could read this!! Can’t wait to tell my therapist ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Sean Harding · Rating 3 out of 5]

More adventures from the hero we never knew we needed (mainly because we don't) but anyway it is basically thee same story retold agin with slightly different aspects, but not that much different.

[Cara Byrne · Rating 3 out of 5]

With a hazy illustrative style and simple prose, Piper and Ong tell two new stories about the Blue Engine - including a story reunited Hal the hippo with its parents. This is the second adaptation of The Little Engine that Could in which the blue engine helps to reunite a baby animal with its parents.

[Katie Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book. This is a good book to read to children to teach them about perserverence and self belief.

[Jessika Brokel]

When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain. This classic story about the Little Blue Engine who says "I think I can, I think I can" continues to be a popular favorite.