The Little Engine That Could [hc]
Written by Watty Piper & illustrated by Loren Long [Ohio]
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. Ohio illustrator, Loren Long (Otis; Of Thee I Sing), has re-illustrated this classic story, bringing it exuberantly to life for today’s child. 48 pages
"Grand in scale but cozy in effect, the impressive acrylic paintings use subtle strokes of rich colors to create a series of narrative scenes large enough to be clearly visible back to the last row of storytime or classroom. The characters remain convincing as dolls, toys, and trains despite the slight changes in expression, position, and emotion that bring them to life. The most memorable elements of the artwork, though, are the fluid lines, rounded shapes, and warm colors of the lyrical landscapes, which are reminiscent of paintings by Thomas Hart Benton." -Booklist (Preschool-Grade 1)
September 27, 2005
Signed copies by illustrator
AR Level=3.5; Lexile Level=520 AD Adult-Directed Text
Interest Level=Ages 3-7
