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  • Published: 15 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9780593096499
  • Imprint: Grossett
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $21.99

The Little Engine That Could

90th Anniversary




The 90th anniversary celebrations of The Little Engine That Could continue with this mini edition starring everyone's favorite little train. With original art and text, this book lives up to the magic of the original at a size perfect for little ones.

The special anniversary edition of The Little Engine That Could™ contains the entire text and original artwork. A laminated jacket, gold-stamped cloth binding, and colored endpapers complete the deluxe package. Young readers, as well as parents and grandparents, will treasure the story of the blue locomotive who exemplifies the power of positive thinking.

  • Published: 15 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9780593096499
  • Imprint: Grossett
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $21.99

About the authors

Watty Piper

Watty Piper is the pseudonym of Arnold Munk, author behind the classic retelling of The Little Engine That Could and cofounder of Platt & Munk Publishers (now part of Grosset & Dunlap.)  Munk's retelling of the beloved children's tale has sold millions of copies since its 1930 publication and inspired generations to believe they can. 

Dan Santat

Dan Santat is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of over a hundred books. His picture book The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend received the Caldecott Medal. He also illustrated The Blur, Lift, and Drawn Together, both written by Minh Lê, which received critical acclaim. Dan is also the creator of the Disney animated hit The Replacements. He lives in Southern California with his family.