You Can!, Watty Piper
You Can!, Watty Piper
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You Can!
Words of Wisdom from the Little Engine That Could

Author: Watty Piper, Charlie Hart

Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty

Unabridged: 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/19/2021

Synopsis

The classic character that has inspired generations of children to believe in themselves will now inspire readers of every age in this book filled with encouraging words of wisdom.

Everybody needs a little downtime for maintenance.
There will always be obstacles you don't anticipate.
Wake up ready for an adventure.

The Little Engine That Could is one of the most popular and enduring children's stories of all time, and for more than eighty-five years, this classic character has encouraged readers to try their hardest to achieve their dreams. This story of determination and inspiration has now been reimagined in a charming, illustrated gift book that will speak to readers no matter what the age and no matter what the challenge. This is the perfect gift for graduation, and for everyone who may need to be reminded, "You Can!"

About The Author

Watty Piper was a pen name of Arnold Munk, an owner of the publishing firm Platt & Munk. Arnold Munk was born in Hungary and, as a child, moved with his family to Chicago. He later moved to New York, where he died in 1957. 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on April 13, 2018

The simple story of the little engine that could is reimagined in this gift book for someone who needs encouragement. Cheerfully illustrated in the style of the Watty Piper picture books, the lessons learned by the little engine - well, any train, can be applied to anyone and their own trials. Remem......more

Goodreads review by Sean on January 25, 2024

So far this Engine has taken another train across a mountain, saved the thanksgiving parade, taught you the ABC, and then saved Christmas. What more can this geezer do? Well be a philosopher of course and offer pithy little one line statements, with, to its credit, some railway puns and allusions, but......more

Goodreads review by Yapha on April 24, 2018

I can see this being given as a graduation present for either high school or college.......more

Goodreads review by Joey on April 06, 2018

Good book to gift someone who needs encouragement. Also great for anyone who grew up with The Little Engine That Could......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on May 03, 2021

Very dear little book! The illustrations are delightful and I felt inspired reading the encouraging advice.......more

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