The Little Engine That Could

Loren Long Edition

Watty Piper, Loren Long

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Philomel Books,U.S.
24 June 2015

Picture storybooks

Series: The Little Engine That Could

The all-time classic, re-illustrated by the creator of Otis, now available as a high-end (abridged) board book!

THE LITTLE ENGINE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ABRIDGED EDITION FOR LITTLE HANDS-THE ALL-TIME CLASSIC, RE-ILLUSTRATED BY THE CREATOR OF OTIS!

Everyone loves The Little Engine That Could, that classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite its size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the waiting children on the other side of a mountain.

Now the #1New York Timesbestselling edition re-illustrated byLoren Long, the creator of the Otis series, is ready forthe youngest readers to hop on board!

I think I can-I think I can-I think I can. . . .

Praise forTheLittle Engine That Couldillustrated 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

By: Watty Piper
Illustrated by: Loren Long
Imprint: Philomel Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Abridged edition
Dimensions: Height: 184mm, Width: 195mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 403g
ISBN: 9780399173875
ISBN 10: 0399173870
Series: The Little Engine That Could
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 24 June 2015
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active

As creator of the immensely popular Otis the Tractor series, Loren Long hasputt puff puttedy chuffed his way all over the bestseller lists with such titles asOtis,Otis and the Tornado,Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas, and Otis and the Scarecrow. He is also the author/illustrator ofDrummer Boy,and has illustrated bestselling books by Randall de S ve (Toy Boat), Madonna(Mr. Peabody's Apples), President Barack Obama (Of Thee I Sing) and Watty Piper (The Little Engine that Could). A graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Loren lives in Ohio with his wife, Tracy, and their two sons.

Reviews for The Little Engine That Could: Loren Long Edition

* 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. <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, 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. <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review