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The Little Engine That Could mini (Little Engine That Could) (Paperback)
by Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman
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| MSL Pointer Review:
An all-time classic and bestseller on motivation and the power of positive thinking. When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain. |
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Author: Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman
Publisher: 0448400715
Pub. in: August, 1990
ISBN: 0448400715
Pages: 48
Measurements: 4.8 x 4.5 x 0.4 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA14057
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0448400716
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- Awards & Credential -
First published about 50 years ago, this classic is loved by children and adults a like, especially in the US. |
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The current self-help genre tends to be dwelling on hurts and self-pity, then finding magical solutions. Our Little Engine just has healthy self-confidence and determination. And please don't stress even that when reading it to the kids who will love it, since they find their own more imaginative interpretations.
The unabridged version is a lifetime favourite of mine, and, for classroom use or that with older children, find a copy at all costs. This version does retain much of the essence, however, and is great for the pre-school set. The only "negative" I can think of is that the kids so love the repetition that parents may grow a bit tired of the daily requests for it to be re-read, especially if the particular child wants to hear only certain sections (I knew one who always wanted "the clown part," the other "the food part.")
The same enjoyable repetition makes this a favourite story to read to children in primary grades. Yes, be sure you don't stop the kids from all joining in "I think I can..."
This remains one book that every favourite kid of mine receives as a present. If it disappoints any of your children, that will be a first, in my experience!
(From quoting a guest reviewer)
Target readers:
Kids aged 4-8, but is also good for adults.
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From Publisher
The unknowing progenitor of a whole generation of self-help books, Wally Piper's The Little Engine That Could is one of the greatest tales of motivation and the power of positive thinking ever told. In this well-loved classic, a little train carrying oodles of toys to all of the good boys and girls is confronted with a towering, seemingly impassable mountain. As nicely as they ask, the toys cannot convince the Shiny New Engine or the Big Strong Engine - far too impressed with themselves - to say anything but "I can not. I can not." It is left up to the Little Blue Engine to overcome insurmountable odds and pull the train to the other side. The Little Engine That Could is an entertaining and inspirational favorite, and the Little Blue Engine's rallying mantra "I think I can - I think I can" will resonate for a lifetime in the head of every child who hears it.
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A guest reviewer (MSL quote), USA
<2008-08-01 00:00>
Much discussion about the gender of the trains, the significance of which had escaped me, even after reading to my kids over, and over, and over. But very true, nice to have a female heroine. Bottom line - this is a great story and the children respond regardless of their gender. In fact my 2 year old turned into a train lover because of it. We often use the phrase "I think I can, I think I can" when they complain they cannot accomplish something challenging and it does inspire them to try. The illustrations are charming and have a sweet old fashioned quality. Can't miss with this one. |
Brian Weiner (MSL quote), USA
<2008-08-01 00:00>
Wow... books that have impacted me over the course of my life... I read this as a preschooler and the message was never lost. This timeless classic about a little train that uses will and belief in one's self to overcome obstacles is the grandaddy of the self help literature! In this beautifully illustrated version, I can share these wonderful moments with my own children and god children. Getting the toys to the good children on the other side of the mountain is the core motivation to show children young and old the power of self belief. This book was a major inspiration to me as a child and through my own books, I continue to help perpetuate the choice to believe in yourself.
As an author of children's books, I treasure the magic that reading brings to children. This is about as important a tool as any that you will ever arm your children with. Take a shot on this book... you will not be disappointed. |
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