The little engine that could / retold by Watty Piper ; reimagined by Dan Santat ; [introduction by Dolly Parton].
The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain. This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new reimagined artwork, a special letter from Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat, and an introduction from Dolly Parton, award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593094396
- ISBN: 0593094395
- ISBN: 9780593222805
- Physical Description: 1 volume (38 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
- Edition: 90th anniversary edition.
- Publisher: New York : Platt & Munk, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Dolly Parton imagination library - blue ribbon selection"--Cover. |
| Target Audience Note: | 540L Lexile |
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| Subject: | Cooperativeness > Juvenile fiction. Self-confidence > Juvenile fiction. Railroad trains > Juvenile fiction. Friendship > Juvenile fiction. Friendships. |
| Genre: | Picture books. Fiction. |
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Available copies
- 55 of 65 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Bladen County Library.
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- 0 current holds with 65 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladen Main Branch | E PIP (Text) | 30441100905686 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | E PIP (Text) | 30441100931674 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 04/29/2025 |
Summary:
The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain. This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new reimagined artwork, a special letter from Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat, and an introduction from Dolly Parton, award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
