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The Little Engine That Could

62

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1930 · Arnold Munk

Genreschildren's literature

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Plot60
Characters60
Writing63
Pacing61
Originality63
Impact65
Category averages — Plot 60, Characters 60, Writing 63, Pacing 61, Originality 63, Impact 65Plot 60Characters 60Writing 63Pacing 61Originality 63Impact 65

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Synopsis

The Little Engine That Could is an American folktale and story to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. It is best known for its signature motif: "I think I can!" The story originated in the early 20th century being retold by various authors, including Mary C. Jacobs. It was first referred to as its well known title in a 1920 edition published within the My Book House series. The most widely known version by Arnold "Watty Piper" Munk was published in 1930 by Platt & Munk. The 1930 version entered the American public domain on January 1, 2026.

Text license: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Details

Type
Book
Release date
January 1, 1930
Genres
children's literature
Created by
Arnold Munk
Countries
United States

Cover: Wikimedia Commons · Arnold Munk · Public domain · Source