The Little Engine that Could [Trade Mark]; (Never Grow Old Series, Edited by Watty Piper)

Piper, Watty (From "The Pony Engine" by Bragg, Mabel C., Â George H. Doran & Co., Retold by)

Published by The Platt & Munk Co. Inc., New York., 1930

About this Item

Red pebbled cloth over boards w/ blue cover titles, train artwork. 21 cm. [25 p. ] Stitched binding. Art in black silhouette style, line art, plus bold primary colors. Audience: Children/juvenile. For over 80 years, this copy of the children's picture book classic has been read, enjoyed, passed around, read again and again, yet remains intact, colorful, and ready for yet more readers. "Chug, chug, chug. Puff, puff, puff. Ding-dong, ding-dong". She has a job to do, and she is filled with pride and happiness in carrying a full load of "good things for girls and boys". She must get to the other side of the mountain before her day is done. The track was busy with other trains and engines when the Little Engine fell behind. Teamwork was needed and determination won the day, completing the task. "I though I could. I thought I could". Very good. No dust jacket. Clearly this volume has been handled frequently, but has held together well. Moderate cover wear. Binding solid. Glossy pages have some dulled imprints where handled; no discoloration First edition. Early edition, possible 1st, no print line.

Seller Inventory # Alibris.Ch3980011744

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Little Engine that Could [Trade Mark]; (Never Grow Old Series, Edited by Watty Piper)
• Publisher: The Platt & Munk Co. Inc., New York.
• Publication Date: 1930
• Binding: Hard cover
• Illustrator: Lenski, Lois L. (Pictures by).