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The Little Engine That Could

The Little Engine That Could Gets a Checkup

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The Little Engine That Could has a big problem-her engine won't start! There's only one thing to go to the mechanic and get a checkup. But what if the problem can't be fixed? Will the Little Blue Engine ever ride the rails again?

Based on the original story by Watty Piper.
Illustrated by Francesc Mateu.

32 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2003

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Watty Piper

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Pseudonym for the Platt & Munk publishing house.

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January 26, 2024
The little engine breaks down and is sent to a mechanic (a doctor for vehicles apparently)
He has never been to a mechanic before, which defies credulity and probably why he broke down in the first place.
Obvious book to help the reader overcome fear of doctors etc but really pretty dopey again.
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