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The Little Engine That Could: Original Classic Edition (Little Engine That Could) (Hardcover) (Hardcover)
by Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman
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Classics, Ages 4-8, Children's books |
Market price: ¥ 118.00
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¥ 98.00
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Good for Gifts
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One of the greatest tales of motivation and the power of positive thinking. |
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Author: Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap; Complete Original Ed edition
Pub. in: March, 1978
ISBN: 0448405202
Pages: 48
Measurements: 7.9 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00367
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0448405209
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An all-time children classic. |
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This is a great book for teaching children and even some adults about not giving up. Sure it's predictable to some. But for those who haven't become jaded once they became adults, this is a cool book. The colours are vibrant and the text is just right for getting the message across.
And when you consider how much money some adults pay for conferences that are meant to teach one to not give up and to not allow others to tell you that you cannot attain your goals and dreams, seems this book does the same thing and for less money.
Target readers:
Kids aged up 4
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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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Shalom Freedman (MSL quote), Israel
<2007-03-14 00:00>
This little book with its beautiful picture of ' The Little Engine that Could' was a favorite. I read it many times to my children . The message of not giving up, of taking on something which the odds are against and are unlikely, of doing what is hard and to some seems impossible, of persisting and persisting until one does climb the mountain is one I think important for all of us in life. As I remember this book I think of my children and pray to G-d for their well being .And that they too will know in the words of their grandfather that lesson " When the going gets tough, the tough get going"
A beautiful little book which brought us many moments of happiness.
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Carolyn (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-14 00:00>
Trains, most kids love them and mine is no different. What a great story this is - a true classic and if you don't have it in your library, shame on you! When the little engine gets up the hill, it's just really neat to see the expression on little ones' faces as the engine takes the toys and food to the kids that are in need. Even Dumbo's train says, "I think I can, I think I can..." What a timeless message for everyone and a great way to teach kids the importance of helping one another.
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Charles Carolus (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-14 00:00>
This story is a childrens classic. A wonderful tale about a little helpful train that overcomes great physical adversity through sheer will power. A great moral teaching story for young impressionable children. This story teaches our children especially our daughters that they too can be successful if they work hard and think positive. This is a story I'll read to my daughter many times. The little engine represent a positive female role model without flaunting its femininity. In fact I had forgotten the engine was female until I read it again recently. A great story worth checking out.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-14 00:00>
My second daughter has now fallen in love with this book, at about the same age as her older sister did (3 and 1/2). So, we are reading it every single night, often multiple times. If her older sister is any guide, this will probably continue for about 6 months.
This is simply an absolutely perfect children's story. The plot has some tension to keep the child's interest to the end of the story. The story shows how small people (or trains, if you want to be literal) with a good heart (like a child) can make a big difference in the world. The illustrations are extremely colorful and magical. The only fault (this is incredibly minor) I can find is the one-time usage of the word "indignantly", which no child is going to know. Other than that, I wouldn't change any other word or aspect of this book.
It's also a fun story for an adult to read outloud. I enjoy using different voices for the arrogant Shiny New Engine, the gruff Freight Engine, and the tired Old Engine, as well as helpful Little Blue Engine's famous repetitive cadence ("I think I can").
It will be a sad day when my youngest outgrows this book. Don't deny yourself or your child the pleasure - buy it!
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