The Little Engine That Could [bd]
An Abridged Edition
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. 32 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)
May 19, 2015
Signed copy
