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This is a beautiful book - lovely illustrations with the classic, inspirational story. I always give this along with other baby gift items. This story has been the most inspirational little piece of "literature" for me all of my life.
Classic for every child
I have always loved this book. I keep buying it as gifts for the little ones.
Highly entertaining and apolitical.
Ordered two of these for my great grandchildren. My kids loved this book.
GREAT BOOK
My 3-year old granddaughter loves this book. Timeless book illustrated beautifully for e-book format. That's the one she wants again & again!
This is just a great, timeless classic. My daughter loves that the hero train is a girl. The illustrations are cute, if a bit dated. You can definitely tell they're from the 50's. It does add to its charm though. Just a sweet little book.
My favorite book ever when I was five! :D I love this story. It shaped my life.
Good
I remembered this from my childhood. I loved it then and got it for a friend with deslexyia. We'll start easy and workour way up!
after all these years it is still a favorite
BEST classic
I didn't realize this is a mini booklet , when I ordered it I thought it was the regular sized book, but other than that it is very interesting , my 4 and 6 year old boys love it
What can one say bad about the little engine that could?! You should do it!
Perfect for our needs.
Sadly someone thought it was a good idea to cut the books story in half and redo the art. This is NOT that book.
Such a great book! Classic and must have for your little one's collection. My son especially loves trains so this is definitely one of his favorites. My son tends to get frustrated easily and wants to give up without trying a few times often and my husband and I always love how this book teaches kids to keep trying and believe in themselves. We always loved it as a kid and now our little ones get to enjoy it as well. Highly recommend.
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Wonderful Classic. All kids need to read it at some point to learn about the power perseverance
Loved it!
This was a favorite when my children were little so I bought it for my grandson. Nice story and the book is a good addition to any kid's library.
Cute Ebook! I got it for PreK, it's a little wordy so probably something better suited for K-2, but overall they enjoyed it.
Timeless story for every child!
Classic.
Good story. Persevere and find grit within yourself to get what needs to be done, done.
I love the illustrations and is such a classic tale!!
The story I remember had a train that struggled up the mountain but through perseverance and determination, finally made it. This story is about some toys whose train broke down and ask other trains to help them, but most other trains do not because they don't pull lowly toys. This story sucks.
classic great book on power of positive "I think I can"
A classic that never get's old. A must for EVERY young reader.
The story doesn't make a lot of sense, and seems like it might be abridged from the one I remember from childhood. Disappointing.
A wonderful story that I will always remember from my childhood!! All about doing your best!! Kaye Cloniger
Great gift...
This is a great classic and one of our children's favorites.
A family favorite! My children loved it, and now my grandchildren love it too!
most favorite book ever.
This is not the original classic edition. Knock off one star for lying. That one was published in 1930 with illustrations by Lois Lenski. This one is a 1954 revised edition with illustrations by George and Doris Hauman. The revised illustrations have a 50s look and more vibrant colors. Watty Piper is the author of the story for both editions, which story appears in print around the beginning of the twentieth century.
classic
This book is a classic but it is TINY. It's the size of my husbands palm!
Way way way smaller than I expected. It's like a tiny book that came out of a cereal box as a prize
I bought this for a 5 year old boy who LOVES trains and I could just seen him wanting this read over and over again!
A+++
Very good book
This was my favorite book and now it's a favorite for the 3 year old grand baby.
Classic!
Great illustrations and great story. This book is good for kids of all ages and is great for helping to build confidence.
My two older sisters had to read me this book when I was about three or four years old. I'm now 61 years old and I'm pleased to buy it for 3 year old great-niece you all are great
Wonderful story!
Very happy with my purchase.
The reason that I gave this book three stars is that they have changed the engine to "a girl". I recognize the value in that change for little girls and think it's perfect to teach girls that they can do what they want to do. However, I have a little boy. I have observed that we seemed to have moved from one extreme to another. I want my little boy to know he too can reach for the stars.
I know this isn't the full version, which is part of the reason why I love it so much! It's a board book and the story is short enough (and fun enough) to keep a little ones attention all the way through. It was my son's favorite book when he was little and I was thrilled to find this for my nephew! Over 15 years later, and I still know almost all the words!
My grandson loves this classic story and the art work is beautiful
I loved this book as a child and couldn't wait to get it for my train loving little guy. It was harder to find than I thought it would be, so I was really happy to find it here. We read this book all of the time! It is a great story about helping out and giving it a try.
Every train buff - no matter their age - NEEDS this book!
The classic children's stories are always worth it. My grandson loves this book.
It had tears, some label covering a defect and also wrinkled pages.
I enjoyed this book and my 18 month old does too. My son LOVES books so this may be advanced for most 18 month olds. I like that the book is full of vocabulary we tend to not use these days. The pictures are not my style but still good.
This is a Christmas present so I have not been able to really see its usage. But I know the story from my own childhood and think it will be great
It was ok. I had the original board book one and my son loved it. I had to replace it from all the wear of it being used. This one just seems like they cut out all the good stuff. Doesn't really feel like a story as much anymore. I hate saying that because I know there's always out there complaining when they revamp or edit a story. This time I think the editing cut down to much of the stories main theme.
Classic book that reminds us to try hard all the time.
The book itself is in pretty good condition, it has thick pages and a little track that the wind-up mini train is supposed to "ride" along throughout the book. However, the mini train was not included, which I'm pissed off about, since it's actually listed in the title of the item!! I don't want a refund, my husband just found a tiny miniature Thomas the Train that our grandson can drive along the tracks by hand instead. I'm just disappointed.
How many of us know that "The Little Engine that Could" is female? How delightful!
What else is there to say about a classic? I made a box of childhood memories for a high school senior, and this is one of the things I included, as all my kids have heard this story so many times, as did I and my brothers in our childhoods.
The kiddo I bought this for is obsessed with trains and this instantly became his favorite book. It's a classic story.
Great children's book; my sons loved it and now my nephew will too!
Perfect gift for the mommy-to-be.
Just like when I was a kids :)
Loved this book as a child, a teacher, and a grandma. A classic theme of perseverance and believing in yourself.
Wonderful beginning of school year. Great introduction for Growth Mindsets.
Thanks!
Great story, but why, why did they have to make the hero train a girl?? Leave the original as it is!
A favorite, classic book.
A cute story, cute illustrations, and a nice moral. Never Give Up!
I should have taken my time while throwing books into my cart because this is definitely not the book I was looking for. To begin, this thing is TINY. I have 3 young kids and typically have to sit a ways back for them to all be able to see the pictures but this book is so small I'll need to be right in their faces. I can see this getting problematic quickly. I also envision it getting torn up quickly since the pages are so tiny. I also didn't realize that this is an abridged version and does not include the entire story. We will be returning this to purchase the hardcover version which is complete.
A lot smaller than i thought it would be. I don't advise for kids under 2. My son can tear these pages up in a heartbeat.
This was one of my childhood favorites. I love the illustrations and the story.
My kids love this book. It's a great message and a classic
Satisfied
Sadly not what I remembered as a child. It is as simplistic and corny and without depth as it's time, I guess.
This is another book I read to my son everyday when he was young.
great item
We recently joined Dolly Partons Imagination Library and received The Little Engine That Could for our first book. Naima was excited to read about a choo choo train as she said. We enjoyed the illustrations and the idea that even the little engine could be helpful and accomplish a hard task. What I didn't like about the book was that only good girls and boys were getting good food and toys. I felt like sent the wrong message to little kids. Even kids who are considered bad should get good food too. The kids however really enjoyed this one and Im looking forward to seeing what else the Dolly Partons Imagination Library sends us.
Classic children's story
Bought this for a baby gift. A classic book about not giving up. One of my kids favorites.
My students enjoy this story.
good book
my wife had never heard of this book so i bought it for her birthday.
Given as a baby shower gift. This book is a classic. Great item.
Bought as a replacement for my son, who had read his first copy so many times it is in tatters....
How could any parent (or grandparent) not read this to a child?! One of my favorite memories---and my 35 year old son says the same thing!
I begged my mother to read this book to me over and over. And because she loved me she did. Still, some 60+ years later, I look to this book for comfort and inspiration.
Best book in the world!
What ought to be a simple story about a train engine has been turned into a long, convoluted story mostly about a clown. Sad to see a classic story ruined so thoroughly.
This is my son's favourite book! He has gone through two copies of this book (he sleeps with it in his bed). He had the "normal" sized version before, but this mini version seems to be holding up much better! A little hard for me to read the type without my glasses on, but I pretty much have it memorized by this point. ;) Such a classic book. I love it!
My favorite all time book. I was given this book when I was 2 years old and ever since I have loved the story and the positive message. Always try your best and never give up. IF you think you can do something you can.
Just what I was looking for to give to my new little nephew who is battling a serious disorder.
A must have for children of all ages. As enjoyable to the adult to read as it is to the child.
This a great book. Thanks to many reviewers for your comments. I carefully chose the hardcover original which did not disappoint. The Little Engine That Could (Original Classic Edition) Hardcover July 31, 2001 by Watty Piper (Author), George Hauman (Illustrator), Doris Hauman (Illustrator). It's a lovely story and it does have the "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.....". I would highly recommend this book in hardcover.
I remember this book from 45 years ago but it was a different author? Same title and story-line.

This is a beautiful book - lovely illustrations with the classic, inspirational story. I always give this along with other baby gift items. This story has been the most inspirational little piece of "literature" for me all of my life.

Classic for every child

I have always loved this book. I keep buying it as gifts for the little ones.

Highly entertaining and apolitical.

Ordered two of these for my great grandchildren. My kids loved this book.

GREAT BOOK

My 3-year old granddaughter loves this book. Timeless book illustrated beautifully for e-book format. That's the one she wants again & again!

This is just a great, timeless classic. My daughter loves that the hero train is a girl. The illustrations are cute, if a bit dated. You can definitely tell they're from the 50's. It does add to its charm though. Just a sweet little book.

My favorite book ever when I was five! :D I love this story. It shaped my life.

Good

I remembered this from my childhood. I loved it then and got it for a friend with deslexyia. We'll start easy and workour way up!

after all these years it is still a favorite

BEST classic

I didn't realize this is a mini booklet , when I ordered it I thought it was the regular sized book, but other than that it is very interesting , my 4 and 6 year old boys love it

What can one say bad about the little engine that could?! You should do it!

Perfect for our needs.

Sadly someone thought it was a good idea to cut the books story in half and redo the art. This is NOT that book.

Such a great book! Classic and must have for your little one's collection. My son especially loves trains so this is definitely one of his favorites. My son tends to get frustrated easily and wants to give up without trying a few times often and my husband and I always love how this book teaches kids to keep trying and believe in themselves. We always loved it as a kid and now our little ones get to enjoy it as well. Highly recommend.

Like it

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Wonderful Classic. All kids need to read it at some point to learn about the power perseverance

Loved it!

This was a favorite when my children were little so I bought it for my grandson. Nice story and the book is a good addition to any kid's library.

Cute Ebook! I got it for PreK, it's a little wordy so probably something better suited for K-2, but overall they enjoyed it.

Timeless story for every child!

Classic.

Good story. Persevere and find grit within yourself to get what needs to be done, done.

I love the illustrations and is such a classic tale!!

The story I remember had a train that struggled up the mountain but through perseverance and determination, finally made it. This story is about some toys whose train broke down and ask other trains to help them, but most other trains do not because they don't pull lowly toys. This story sucks.

classic great book on power of positive "I think I can"

A classic that never get's old. A must for EVERY young reader.

The story doesn't make a lot of sense, and seems like it might be abridged from the one I remember from childhood. Disappointing.

A wonderful story that I will always remember from my childhood!! All about doing your best!! Kaye Cloniger

Great gift...

This is a great classic and one of our children's favorites.

A family favorite! My children loved it, and now my grandchildren love it too!

most favorite book ever.

This is not the original classic edition. Knock off one star for lying. That one was published in 1930 with illustrations by Lois Lenski. This one is a 1954 revised edition with illustrations by George and Doris Hauman. The revised illustrations have a 50s look and more vibrant colors. Watty Piper is the author of the story for both editions, which story appears in print around the beginning of the twentieth century.

classic

This book is a classic but it is TINY. It's the size of my husbands palm!

Way way way smaller than I expected. It's like a tiny book that came out of a cereal box as a prize

I bought this for a 5 year old boy who LOVES trains and I could just seen him wanting this read over and over again!

A+++

Very good book

This was my favorite book and now it's a favorite for the 3 year old grand baby.

Classic!

Great illustrations and great story. This book is good for kids of all ages and is great for helping to build confidence.

My two older sisters had to read me this book when I was about three or four years old. I'm now 61 years old and I'm pleased to buy it for 3 year old great-niece you all are great

Wonderful story!

Very happy with my purchase.

The reason that I gave this book three stars is that they have changed the engine to "a girl". I recognize the value in that change for little girls and think it's perfect to teach girls that they can do what they want to do. However, I have a little boy. I have observed that we seemed to have moved from one extreme to another. I want my little boy to know he too can reach for the stars.

I know this isn't the full version, which is part of the reason why I love it so much! It's a board book and the story is short enough (and fun enough) to keep a little ones attention all the way through. It was my son's favorite book when he was little and I was thrilled to find this for my nephew! Over 15 years later, and I still know almost all the words!

My grandson loves this classic story and the art work is beautiful

I loved this book as a child and couldn't wait to get it for my train loving little guy. It was harder to find than I thought it would be, so I was really happy to find it here. We read this book all of the time! It is a great story about helping out and giving it a try.

Every train buff - no matter their age - NEEDS this book!

The classic children's stories are always worth it. My grandson loves this book.

It had tears, some label covering a defect and also wrinkled pages.

I enjoyed this book and my 18 month old does too. My son LOVES books so this may be advanced for most 18 month olds. I like that the book is full of vocabulary we tend to not use these days. The pictures are not my style but still good.

This is a Christmas present so I have not been able to really see its usage. But I know the story from my own childhood and think it will be great

It was ok. I had the original board book one and my son loved it. I had to replace it from all the wear of it being used. This one just seems like they cut out all the good stuff. Doesn't really feel like a story as much anymore. I hate saying that because I know there's always out there complaining when they revamp or edit a story. This time I think the editing cut down to much of the stories main theme.

Classic book that reminds us to try hard all the time.

The book itself is in pretty good condition, it has thick pages and a little track that the wind-up mini train is supposed to "ride" along throughout the book. However, the mini train was not included, which I'm pissed off about, since it's actually listed in the title of the item!! I don't want a refund, my husband just found a tiny miniature Thomas the Train that our grandson can drive along the tracks by hand instead. I'm just disappointed.

How many of us know that "The Little Engine that Could" is female? How delightful!

What else is there to say about a classic? I made a box of childhood memories for a high school senior, and this is one of the things I included, as all my kids have heard this story so many times, as did I and my brothers in our childhoods.

The kiddo I bought this for is obsessed with trains and this instantly became his favorite book. It's a classic story.

Great children's book; my sons loved it and now my nephew will too!

Perfect gift for the mommy-to-be.

Just like when I was a kids :)

Loved this book as a child, a teacher, and a grandma. A classic theme of perseverance and believing in yourself.

Wonderful beginning of school year. Great introduction for Growth Mindsets.

Thanks!

Great story, but why, why did they have to make the hero train a girl?? Leave the original as it is!

A favorite, classic book.

A cute story, cute illustrations, and a nice moral. Never Give Up!

I should have taken my time while throwing books into my cart because this is definitely not the book I was looking for. To begin, this thing is TINY. I have 3 young kids and typically have to sit a ways back for them to all be able to see the pictures but this book is so small I'll need to be right in their faces. I can see this getting problematic quickly. I also envision it getting torn up quickly since the pages are so tiny. I also didn't realize that this is an abridged version and does not include the entire story. We will be returning this to purchase the hardcover version which is complete.

A lot smaller than i thought it would be. I don't advise for kids under 2. My son can tear these pages up in a heartbeat.

This was one of my childhood favorites. I love the illustrations and the story.

My kids love this book. It's a great message and a classic

Satisfied

Sadly not what I remembered as a child. It is as simplistic and corny and without depth as it's time, I guess.

This is another book I read to my son everyday when he was young.

great item

We recently joined Dolly Partons Imagination Library and received The Little Engine That Could for our first book. Naima was excited to read about a choo choo train as she said. We enjoyed the illustrations and the idea that even the little engine could be helpful and accomplish a hard task. What I didn't like about the book was that only good girls and boys were getting good food and toys. I felt like sent the wrong message to little kids. Even kids who are considered bad should get good food too. The kids however really enjoyed this one and Im looking forward to seeing what else the Dolly Partons Imagination Library sends us.

Classic children's story

Bought this for a baby gift. A classic book about not giving up. One of my kids favorites.

My students enjoy this story.

good book

my wife had never heard of this book so i bought it for her birthday.

Given as a baby shower gift. This book is a classic. Great item.

Bought as a replacement for my son, who had read his first copy so many times it is in tatters....

How could any parent (or grandparent) not read this to a child?! One of my favorite memories---and my 35 year old son says the same thing!

I begged my mother to read this book to me over and over. And because she loved me she did. Still, some 60+ years later, I look to this book for comfort and inspiration.

Best book in the world!

What ought to be a simple story about a train engine has been turned into a long, convoluted story mostly about a clown. Sad to see a classic story ruined so thoroughly.

This is my son's favourite book! He has gone through two copies of this book (he sleeps with it in his bed). He had the "normal" sized version before, but this mini version seems to be holding up much better! A little hard for me to read the type without my glasses on, but I pretty much have it memorized by this point. ;) Such a classic book. I love it!

My favorite all time book. I was given this book when I was 2 years old and ever since I have loved the story and the positive message. Always try your best and never give up. IF you think you can do something you can.

Just what I was looking for to give to my new little nephew who is battling a serious disorder.

A must have for children of all ages. As enjoyable to the adult to read as it is to the child.

This a great book. Thanks to many reviewers for your comments. I carefully chose the hardcover original which did not disappoint. The Little Engine That Could (Original Classic Edition) Hardcover July 31, 2001 by Watty Piper (Author), George Hauman (Illustrator), Doris Hauman (Illustrator). It's a lovely story and it does have the "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.....". I would highly recommend this book in hardcover.

I remember this book from 45 years ago but it was a different author? Same title and story-line.