Three Little Engines, Bob McKinnon
Three Little Engines, Bob McKinnon
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Three Little Engines

Author: Bob McKinnon

Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/19/2021


Synopsis

A modern retelling of the classic The Little Engine That Could, sharing the timely message that everyone's journey is different, and that sometimes, success comes from a helping hand.

Graduation day is finally here! The Little Blue Engine, the Yellow Passenger Engine, and the Red Freight Engine are excited to take their final test of Engine School: making their first solo trip over the mountain. But each engine encounters different challenges and obstacles on their journey. A poignant story told by Bob McKinnon that reminds a new generation of readers to "think they can."

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cody on November 12, 2021

Entry 1 of ? in over analyzing children's books: The biggest issue with this book is the underlying social commentary. Hear me out. The blue engine represents the privileged elite - their path towards success is easier and has fewer obstacles, and therefore is more likely to end in success. When asked......more

Goodreads review by Christina on June 25, 2024

A continuation of the Little Engine that Could. Three engines go out for their final test but everyone encounters different challenges along the way. The blue engine is successful but doesn’t know why the yellow and red engine can’t compete the task. When it is brought to her attention that not ever......more

Goodreads review by Jane on August 12, 2021

A continuation of The Little Engine that Could. In this book you meet two little engines that try their hardest and have a positive mindset, "I think I can, I think I can" yet still can't make it to their graduation at the end of the track. They have obstacles in their way and they need just the ri......more