{"product_id":"the-little-engine-that-could-1","title":"The Little Engine That Could","description":"\u003cp\u003e6C retold by Watty Piper. Pictures by Lois L. Linski. New York: The Platt \u0026amp; Munk Co., 1930. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFIRST EDITION\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiOvMLTjrKUAxWULkQIHX1INcQQ3egRegYIAAgVEAE\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" id=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"jAOkJc\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eThe Little Engine That Could\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic American folktale that serves as a profound metaphor for the power of optimism and determination. The narrative centers on a train laden with toys and \"wholesome food\" for children that breaks down before reaching its destination across a steep mountain. After being rebuffed by several larger, more \"important\" engines—such as the Shiny New Engine and the Big Strong Engine—the stranded toys appeal to a kind, very small blue engine. Despite her lack of size and strength, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try, successfully pulling the load over the mountain while famously repeating her transformative motto: \"\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eI think I can—I think I can\u003c\/span\u003e\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiOvMLTjrKUAxWULkQIHX1INcQQ3egRegYIAAgYEAE\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" id=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"jAOkJc\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eWatty Piper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\" was the house pseudonym for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiOvMLTjrKUAxWULkQIHX1INcQQ0fERegYIAAgYEAI\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eArnold Munk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, the co-founder and editor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003ePlatt \u0026amp; Munk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. For this definitive 1930 commercial debut, Munk handpicked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiOvMLTjrKUAxWULkQIHX1INcQQ3egRegYIAAgYEAM\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" id=\"\" role=\"button\" class=\"jAOkJc\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eLois Lenski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to provide illustrations that feature a flat, primary-color charm distinct from the more rounded 1954 versions most modern readers recognize. This original volume represents the purest expression of the story, capturing the moment it transitioned from a sermon-based parable into a global cultural phenomenon. Munk remained a tireless steward of the story until his death in 1957, ensuring that his message of \"growth mindset\"—long before the term was coined—inspired millions of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003eThis clean copy with original jacket is a t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003erue first edition\u003c\/span\u003e, identified by the critical absence of the word \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\"Trademark\"\u003c\/span\u003e beneath the title on both the front cover and the dust jacket. Further signifying its status as a primary printing, the \"Never Grow Old Series\" list on the front free endpaper concludes with \u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eThe Little Engine That Could\u003c\/em\u003e as the ninth and final title, predating the 1937 addition of \u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eLil' Hannibal\u003c\/em\u003e. The physical construction adheres to the earliest production standards, featuring the original red cloth boards with a pictorial paste-down, 14 internal leaves, and the essential \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\"No. 358\"\u003c\/span\u003e designation at the bottom left of the cover. To find a copy retaining all these specific bibliographical signifiers—including the highly fragile original dust jacket—marks it as a rare artifact of 20th-century children's literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRed cloth boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e with a pictorial paste-down image on the front cover. Original dust wrapper with minimal chipping to head of spine and upper points. Illustrated endpapers. Tipped in bookplate on half-title page and pasted down to interior board. Text clean. Book in excellent condition. Dust wrapper in good condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56460099289254,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/F83FB13E-977D-404D-961C-54B41E5DCC9B.jpg?v=1778540667","url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-engine-that-could-1","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}