Cover of The little engine that could

The little engine that could

The Complete, Original Edition

by Watty Piper

Little Engine That Could

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A small blue engine bravely tackles a steep mountain, showing that with determination and a positive spirit, even the smallest can achieve great things. Cheer along as she pulls a train filled with surprises for eager children waiting beyond the peak. This timeless tale encourages believing in yourself no matter the challenge.

Representation & Themes

AdventureFriendshipComing of AgeLocomotivesDetermination

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
0448405202
Pages
48
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,167
Lexile
480L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Locomotives -- Juvenile fiction.Railroads -- Trains -- Juvenile fiction.Toys -- Juvenile fiction.Juvenile fictionTrainsRailroadsLocomotivesToysChristmasFictionRailroad trainsChristmas storiesChildren's fictionLocomotives, fiction