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Overview

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 great Loren Long (Mr. Peabody's Apples) has brilliantly re-illustrated this classic story, bringing it exuberantly to life for today's child. Get on board for the publishing event of the year.

Although he is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain.

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"I think I can. I think I can." Watty Piper's 1930 story about the Little Blue Engine who believed that he could is one of those rare books that speak to us from another era. A heartening gift for children, ages 4 to 8.
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Long (I Dream of Trains) pays respectful homage to George and Doris Hauman's compositions in his visual interpretation of the classic tale of determination and perseverance, first published in 1930. Yet the artist adds a lushness to the spreads and injects even more personality into the characters; he uses the larger format to play up the vistas of mountain and valley that pose such a challenge to the engines on this route, and gives "the funniest little toy clown you ever saw" a starring role. A cheerful purple elephant whose eyes droop as one engine after another declines to pull their load, a pair of pull-toys containing curious giraffes (their necks bow in disappointment) and a cuddly, expressive stuffed monkey are among the supporting cast. The spacious spreads also allow for a more dramatic flow of the text (the original often broke a paragraph in the middle of a climactic moment). Long adorns the different engines with wry human characteristics. The cowcatcher of the haughty Shiny New Engine resembles teeth exposed by a snarl, while the Rusty Old Engine (who says, "I can not. I can not") sports a smokestack in the shape of a dilapidated top hat, a mop of gray hair and a monocle. The piece de resistance is the brave Little Blue Engine that could, with bright blue eyes in place of windows, a wide smile and-while chugging up that daunting mountain-a pink tongue protruding from her mouth. Both faithful fans and newcomers will enjoy this triumphant ride and eagerly climb aboard for repeat excursions. Ages 3-up. (Sept.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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PreS-Gr 2-This classic tale has been re-released with updated illustrations and a larger format. The text remains the same. The art, done with acrylics, is stylized and still retains a bit of an old-fashioned flavor. Nevertheless, the '30s look is definitely gone. In its place, readers will find artwork suggestive of a retro '50s look. As with the original, the clown takes center stage. His outfit, however, has changed from green polka dots to red pants, yellow shirt, and a colorful stocking cap. The text, with its, "I think I can, I think I can" refrain, is a timeless piece of children's literature and so familiar that it needs no elaboration. It's hard to improve upon a classic, and one advantage that the traditional edition has over this one is that the quaint and sentimental text pairs nicely with the "antique" artwork. The modern illustrations undoubtedly work better with a group but they have a faux feel to them. As such they are a little out of sync with the prim and proper style of writing in the story about the "good little boys and girls on the other side of the mountain [who will be] without the wonderful toys to play with and the good food to eat-." Nevertheless, this is an acceptable purchase, especially for those libraries without a copy of the first edition or larger libraries wishing to collect all versions of classic tales.-Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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The tale that turned "I think I can" into a watchword for determination and stick-to-it-iveness, this children's classic recounts the story of a valiant little engine that comes to the rescue of a stranded train. 10" x 12". Ages 2-8

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780448400716
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 8/28/1990
  • Edition description: Mini edition
  • Pages: 48
  • Sales rank: 9,709
  • Age range: 4 - 5 Years
  • Series: Little Engine That Could Series
  • Product dimensions: 4.34 (w) x 4.76 (h) x 0.35 (d)

Interviews & Essays

An interview with Loren Long

How long have you been an artist?

I have been an artist professionally in capacity or another since I got out of school 15 years ago. When did you first feel the artistic urge?

My mother tells how I would draw Snoopy over and over from the "funny" papers lying on the kitchen floor as a four-year-old. I don't remember the kitchen floor, but I do remember loving Snoopy.

Where did you grow up?

I was born in Joplin, Missouri (in the Snoopy era) but moved to Lexington, Kentucky at the age of five and grew up in Lexington.

What were you like as a child?

I had a very conventional childhood and a wonderful family. Like many kids growing up in the mid-west, I loved sports, especially baseball. I was an average student and a bit of a dreamer. I loved to draw and as time passed I felt that I was better in the arts than anything else. Shortly after my Little League years, I realized I would never make the 25 man roster of the Cincinnati Reds so I figured I better start painting pictures.

Have you always wanted to illustrate books for children?

It was always in the back of my mind but I spent many years after school working as a freelance illustrator for many different magazines or anyone else who would call. I feel those years helped me to develop my so-called direction.

Where do you do your work?

I have a suitably un-glamorous studio in the basement of my home. I like being able to live and work under the same roof so I am here when my boys get off the school bus. Besides, I've always felt that having a romantic freestanding studio overlooking a valley like N.C. Wyeth had with huge windows and north light was terribly over-rated ... right?

What different mediums to you use in your art?

At the moment, I work with acrylic paint on either canvas or panels.

What do you like best about your job?

I love the visual storytelling aspect of the work. I love creating images. I feel challenged everyday. Every time I start a new piece of art, there is a chance I could fail. It's both irritating and inspiring at the same time.

Who are your favorite artists?

Mostly, I love the work that was being done in America in the early part of the twentieth century. The Ashcan School painters, the American Regionalists of the 20s and 30s. the Harlem Renaissance artists as well as the WPA muralists. Artists like Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry, Edward Hopper, John Sloan, and George Bellows to name a few of the bigger names. And, of course, I can't leave out the illustrators of that time like N.C. Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish among others.

Did you have favorite artists/art styles as a child?

Not having any artists in my family, I really did not have early artistic influences as a child ... just Charles Schulz.

Where do you get the inspiration for your art?

I imagine much of my inspiration comes from the things around me. I get a lot of inspiration from my two young sons and my wife who has an accounting background.

Do you ever get "painter's" block?

I'd like to call it that, but that would be a convenient excuse for plain old procrastination.

What do you like to do when you're not painting?

When I am not painting, I like hanging with my wife Tracy and our boys. I like movies and I am an avid kayak enthusiast (even though I have only done it once).

Who influenced you in becoming an artist?

Even though they had no art background, my parents encouraged me to find something I was passionate about. My mother refused to allow me to be lazy and waste a God given ability. I'm glad now that she stayed on my case.

You have a fabulous sense of color; where does this come from?

Boy, the color thing has always been a challenge for me. I'll just say it has been one of my biggest artistic issues and I am flattered and pleased that anyone thinks highly of my color.

In creating the art for The Little Engine That Could(tm), was their some aspect of the story that was really new? A surprise even to you?

I suppose the most obvious departure that I wanted to explore was to create new, unique, and appealing individual characters of the trains and toys in this legendary story. It was new for me as an artist to create smiling trains and sad little toy animals and this was without a doubt the most surprisingly fun aspect of the project for me.

Did you know The Little Engine That Could(tm), as a child?

I knew the Little Engine well as a child ... it certainly was one of my favorite stories. I have uttered those famous words, "I think I can" to myself throughout my life ... even while working on this very book! I feel very honored and humbled to have been able to create new art for this meaningful children's book that has been a part of so many of our lives.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 8, 2010

    Great help in building a positive attitude in young children

    This is a classic story of the power of a positive attitude. It demonstrates to the chld that a 'can do' attitude really works.

    7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 23, 2011

    So easy and quick to read

    My grandson loves this book and chimes right in while I am reading it to him. The graphics are really nice also.

    6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 8, 2011

    a classic that belongs in every family's library

    One of my very favorite books from my childhood. Simply one of the best. The power of positive thinking!

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 22, 2011

    Anounomus

    I love it

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 21, 2011

    soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute

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    6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 20, 2010

    The Little Engine That Could

    A wonderful, wonderful book that has charmed children from all walks of life. There is nothing more important than learning to read....if you can do that, you can do anything, go anywhere, accomplish anything.
    Another joy for generations to come.

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 9, 2010

    Wonderful Childhood Classic

    This was bought for my 2-year old granddaughter who, at the moment, has a love of all things train. We remembered this story from both our children's and our own childhoods, but we were delighted to see the original, complete version of the story. The illustrations are wonderful. She loves having this book read to her; and now our granddaughter, too, is repeating the memorable phrase "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can".

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 11, 2009

    CLASSIC

    This is a wonderful copy of a classic story. I don't know why people are talking about the abridged or board book version here. This is the complete original edition it's just smaller in size. The beautiful illustrations are bright and vibrant. This is not the new re-illustrated edition which I personally find unappealling. The images in the re-illustrated version are too stylized and unrealistic (some of which I think would actually frighten small children). The candy coloured images in the original are much more attractive to the eyes and better suited for small children. You can't go wrong with this one!

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 24, 2011

    miraculous!

    What a great app!

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 5, 2010

    Got it for my grandson

    2-1/2 yrs old. This held his attention and he wanted to re-read it.

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 30, 2010

    Great Learning Tool

    Children ages three and up will love this book. They learn that even though you may be small you can accomplish a big task and save the day!

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 22, 2009

    An Old Standard with a New Look

    I used to read this story to my children, and I was looking for a copy that was similar to the one I had as a young mother. I'm now a grandmother and this version of "The Little Engine That Could" is just what I wanted to find. The illustrations are very colorful, and the story is told simply without a lot of embellishments that bore young children when you read to them. It teaches a good lesson on perseverance. My grandchildren enjoy this story as much as my children did.

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 24, 2011

    so vivid

    the story is fascinating))

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 25, 2011

    :)

    Sooooooooo Cute!

    4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 26, 2011

    fabulous

    shudda on my device ASAP

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 25, 2011

    superb

    My kids are fond of this book!!!!!!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 27, 2011

    number one

    Thumbs up for the sweet and interesting ap!))))

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 10, 2009

    Why reillustrate a classic? Buy the original version instead!

    The only motivation behind reillutsrating this classic children's story that has entertained and educated generations since its publication in 1930 can only be crass commercialism. The early 20th Century style of the original illustrations is part of the book's charm. The new illustrations don't do the original justice. Leave well enough alone. Don't buy this version -- especially when the original is still in publication and readily available. (By the way, the other reviews sound like paid advertisements from the publisher.)

    2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 10, 2009

    My daughter enjoys this book!

    My 18 month absolutely enjoys this book. She constantly brings it to me to read over and over again.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 30, 2011

    MINI Book

    I love the book. but did not know it was so small. too small to read.

    1 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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