The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition (A Platt & Munk Classic)

This little book with its beautiful picture of ' The Little Engine that Could' was a favorite. I read it many times to my children . The message of not giving up, of taking on something which the odds are against and are unlikely, of doing what is hard and to some seems impossible, of persisting and persisting until one does climb the mountain is one I think important for all of us in life. As I remember this book I think of my children and pray to G-d for their well being .And that they too will know in the words of their grandfather that lesson " When the going gets tough, the tough get going"
A beautiful little book which brought us many moments of happiness.

Trains, most kids love them and mine is no different. What a great story this is - a true classic and if you don't have it in your library, shame on you! When the little engine gets up the hill, it's just really neat to see the expression on little ones' faces as the engine takes the toys and food to the kids that are in need. Even Dumbo's train says, "I think I can, I think I can..." What a timeless message for everyone and a great way to teach kids the importance of helping one another.

Much discussion about the gender of the trains, the significance of which had escaped me, even after reading to my kids over, and over, and over. But very true, nice to have a female heroine. Bottom line - this is a great story and the children respond regardless of their gender. In fact my 2 year old turned into a train lover because of it. We often use the phrase "I think I can, I think I can" when they complain they cannot accomplish something challenging and it does inspire them to try. The illustrations are charming and have a sweet old fashioned quality. Can't miss with this one.

This story is a childrens classic. A wonderful tale about a little helpful train that overcomes great physical adversity through sheer will power. A great moral teaching story for young impressionable children. This story teaches our children especially our daughters that they too can be successful if they
work hard and think positive. This is a story I'll read to my daughter many times. The little engine represent a positive female role model without flaunting its femininity. In fact I had forgotten the engine was female until I read it again recently. A great story worth checking out.

As a parent of three, one of the most important things I can give my children is motivation.

The attitude that he or she CAN DO ANYTHING IF THEY THINK THEY CAN DO IT.

By reading this story over and over again, the message will go into their conscious and subconscious mind and my hope is that they will follow their dreams and become all they are able to become.

Zev Saftlas, Author of Motivation That Works: How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated

What better gift can a parent give their child than believing in them?