Good Night, Little Engine

Written by Janet Lawler · Illustrated by Jill Howarth

Part of the The Little Engine That Could series

A little train's midnight ride leads to an unexpected adventure.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 54 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

As the sun sets and the train yard falls silent, Little Engine prepares for sleep. But a mysterious noise stirs her curiosity, prompting a midnight journey. Who needs her help in the quiet night? Join Little Engine on a heartwarming adventure that turns bedtime into a magical quest. This rhyming tale promises to delight and soothe young readers as they say goodnight.

From the publisher

The 90th anniversary celebrations continue with this charming original title featuring everyone’s favorite little train is the perfect book for bedtime.

The train yard’s still. There’s not a sound.

The setting sun glows all around.

After a day of play, Little Engine settles in to sleep . . . but when she hears a noise outside, she goes on a midnight ride, finding a certain someone who needs her help. Say “Good night” to Little Engine in this beautiful, rhyming picture book perfect for little ones at bedtime.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD480L

Themes & topics

Books about trains Books about bedtime Books about helping others Books about social themes Books about self-esteem

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.9

out of 7

5.3

“Very fun bedtime story with characters from the classic The Little Engine that Could. The story is simple and sweet, and both it and the illustrations tie in characters from the original story, providing a joyful reunion with old friends.”

The Goodfather

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