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Legal name: Munk, Arnold
Date of death: 1957
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Hungary
Birthplace: Hungary
Place of death: New York, New York, USA
Places of residence: New York, New York, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Occupations: Publisher
Organizations: Platt & Munk
Short biography: Arnold Munk was the owner of the publishing firm Platt & Munk. Arnold Munk was born in Hungary, and as a child, moved with his family to the United States, settling in Chicago. Later he moved to New York. Platt & Munk's offices were at 200 Fifth Avenue until 1957 when Arnold Munk died. Arnold Munk used the name Watty Piper as both an author of children's books and as the editor of many of the books that Platt & Munk published.
Disambiguation notice: Watty Piper never existed; it is a "house" pseudonym for the American publishing house Platt & Munk and was used on numerous other children's books.

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The Little Engine That Could and the Snowy Blowy… by Watty Piper

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BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |

The Little Engine That Could (Original Classic… by Watty Piper

Independent Reading Level: K-2
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Yamilet2023 | 194 other reviews | Dec 5, 2023 |

The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary Edition by Watty Piper

This delightful childrens book is a reimagining and retelling of the timeless classic The Little Engine That Could, and is the very first book in the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. This edition celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the book.

It is just like I remember from childhood, as many of us do; a cute and touching inspirational story. That is exactly the reason Dolly Parton chose it for the first book for children to receive in her program as it helped her through many rough times in her own childhood. It truly is a heartwarming tale and makes a wonderful addition to your child's library.

The illustrations are simply magical, and the big, sturdy, glossy pages are perfect for countless readings. Ideal for reading to your child and just right for young readers to cherish.… (more)

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shirfire218 | 194 other reviews | Nov 5, 2023 |

The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for over ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.

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