This version of the book preserves the "original edition" of Watty Piper's story. Several revised editions have been published, some claiming to simplify the text for young readers. The story is really not that difficult, using lots of repetition to get across both the main plot points and to poetically represent the struggle of the engine to get over the mountain. Young children just might need a little bit of guidance with aspects of the story that may seem outdated (such as the concept of a jack-knife as a toy or peppermint candies being referred to as "drops"), as well as some adult prodding to master fluent reading of the book, as the text breaks mid-sentence across turning pages. Aside from these difficulties, the story is a classic one. I remembered it mostly as a tale about perseverance and forgot that so many other engines refused to help; this makes the story a good morality tale not just about trying hard to do things you have to do, but stepping outside your comfort zone to help others. With its nostalgic illustrations and onomatopoetic momentum, this will be a story I won't mind reading over and over and over again. ( )

This sweet story is about a train that stopped and couldn't get back on track. The train was full of toys for the boys and girls but since it was broken down, how would the boys and girls get their toys? A little blue engine stopped and saved the day! Back on track and off we go to deliver the toys to the boys and girls.

Only one little engine is willing to tug a load over a dangerous hill. The stroy is told on a winter, snowy night and the little engine isn't sure he can make it but he sure thinks he can!

This is a cute book about a little train the no one ever thought could make it up the hill. when the Train makes it up the hill by saying "I think I can, I think I can" This book shows what a little motivation can do for anyone who wants to accomplish a task. ( )

easy wording for beginner readers to understand and comprehend.
Life lesson and different situations. ( )