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The Little Engine That Could

The Little Engine That Could

by Watty Piper

When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain. This classic story about the Little Blue Engine who says "I think I can, I think I can" continues to be a popular favorite.

Ages
6, 7, 5
Interest Level
Grades K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent
3.9
Lexile Measure
680L
DRA
I
Guided Reading
I
Number of Pages
48
Genre
Classics

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