The Little Train (Lois Lenski Books)

Mr. Small does it all! This updated, full-color board book edition of Lois Lenski’s classic picture book is perfect for little train conductors.

“Lois Lenski’s picture books are a delight to little children [who] are fascinated by mechanical things.”—The New York Times

Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city and back in this classic adventure, now available as a board book. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers, delighting a whole new generation of readers as they learn all about the ins and outs of a working train. Abridged text paired with full-color versions of Lois Lenski’s original bright and charming art makes an irresistible choice for kids . . . and even nostalgic parents and grandparents!

Lois Lenski was the author and illustrator of more than ninety books for children, including the very popular “Mr. Small” picture books. One of the most influential author-illustrators of the twentieth century, she also illustrated the popular Betsy-Tacy stories by Maud Hart Lovelace. She was awarded the Newbery Medal for Strawberry Girl and a Newbery Honor for both Indian Captive and Phebe Fairchild.