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."

About The Author

Bob McKinnon is author of the New York Times best seller, Three Little Engines and host of Attribution, a PBS podcast on success and gratitude. He lives in a small village north of New York City, near a train station with his wife, dog and three daughters. He writes and teaches about issues related to the American Dream and directs a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire people of all ages to reflect on who and what has helped them along the way. Learn more about his work and his own journey “over the mountain” at www.movingupusa.com.Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson have illustrated more than fifty books together. A versatile artistic team, they enjoy discovering the perfect style for a variety of texts. Among their books are My Many Colored Days, by Dr. Seuss; Shh! Bears Sleeping, by David Martin; A Poem for Peter, by Andrea Davis Pinkney; and The Salamander Room, by Anne Mazer. The classic book, The Little Engine That Could, is a favorite from their childhoods--and as adults, "I think I can," is a daily mantra. They live in northern California.


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