Penguin Group (USA) The Little Engine That Could
An Abridged Edition
$15.51
- Board Book
28 pages
- Release Date
14 March 2012
Summary
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!
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780448457147 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0448457148 |
| Brand: | Penguin Group (USA) |
| Author: | Watty Piper, George and Doris Hauman |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G P Putnam's Sons |
| Format: | Board Book |
| Number of Pages: | 28 |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2012 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 191mm x 178mm |
| Series: | The Little Engine That Could |
| Audience Age: | 1-3 |
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Critics Review
Praise 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
Watty Piper
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.
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