The Little Engine That Could: An Abridged Edition
Board book
Main Details
Title |
The Little Engine That Could: An Abridged Edition
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Watty Piper
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Illustrated by George and Doris Hauman
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Series | The Little Engine That Could |
Physical Properties |
Format:Board book | Pages:28 | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 191 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780448457147
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Audience | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Putnam Inc
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Imprint |
G P Putnam's Sons
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Publication Date |
15 March 2012 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The classic story in a board book format One of the true classics in children's books is now available in a sturdy board book edition perfect for little hands! The story has been slightly abridged and features the famous illustrations from the original Hauman edition. Now toddlers can cheer on the little blue engine and that "can-do" attitude that keeps her chugging along!
Author Biography
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.
ReviewsPraise The Little Engine That Could illustrated by Loren Long * "Long . . . adds a lushness to the spreads and injects even more personality into the characters. Both faithful fans and newcomers will enjoy this triumphant ride and eagerly climb aboard for repeat excursions." -Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Long has enriched this new edition with bountiful illustrations that take their palette and inspiration from the original, but are greatly enhanced by imagination and inventiveness." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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