Little Engine That Could

Contributor(s): Piper, Watty (Author), Hauman, George And Doris (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780448457147

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

$8.99

Pub Date: March 15, 2012

Dewey: E

Lexile Code: 0520

Features: Abridged, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 01 to 03

Physical Info: 0.70" H x 6.90" L x 7.50" W ( 0.78 lbs) 28 pages

BISAC Categories:

Series: Little Engine That Could

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000005477 ( Little Engine That Could)

Reading level: 3.50

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: The classic tale comes to life all over again in this gorgeous board book edition. The story has been been slightly abridged and features the famous illustrations from the original Hauman edition. Full color.

Review Quotes: 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

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