{"product_id":"the-little-engine-that-could-hardcover-13801","title":"The Little Engine That Could Hardcover Vintage Childrens Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage hardcover edition of the classic children's book, The Little Engine That Could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Retold by Watty Piper, which was a well-known pen name for Arnold Munk, the owner and editor of the publishing house Platt \u0026amp; Munk.\u003cbr\u003e\nIllustrators: While the original 1930 edition was illustrated by Lois Lenski, this specific yellow cloth cover style features the updated, highly popular mid-century artwork by George and Doris Hauman.\u003cbr\u003e\nCore Message: The story serves as a timeless American fable about optimism, determination, and goodwill, famously symbolized by the train's motivational mantra, \"I think I can, I think I can\".\u003cbr\u003e\nCover and Edition Details\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular design—a yellow cloth-bound cover decorated with detailed black line-art of the stranded train, a clown, and a young boy and girl—is highly recognizable among collectors. It is associated with the \"Complete Original Edition\" pressings issued by Platt \u0026amp; Munk throughout the 1950s and 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage edition of \"The Little Engine That Could\" features charming illustrations and a timeless tale of perseverance, perfect for nostalgic collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hardcover with vintage yellow cover\u003cbr\u003e\n• Classic children's story by Watty Piper\u003cbr\u003e\n• Illustrated pages with vibrant colors\u003cbr\u003e\n• Measures approximately 9 x 7.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover shows minor wear, binding intact. Pages have edge wear with a small tear on one. Approx. 9 x 7.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauline Stanley Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47807404703970,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/2949\/7402\/files\/il_fullxfull.8027984504_nae6.jpg?v=1778984095","url":"https:\/\/therarebirdco.com\/products\/the-little-engine-that-could-hardcover-13801","provider":"Pauline Stanley Studio + Rare Bird Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}