Book Series · 7 Books

The Little Engine That Could Books

In order from Let's Sing A·B·C to Three Little Engines.

Let's Sing A·B·C
I Knew You Could!
You Can!
The Little Engine's Easter Egg Hunt
Good Night, Little Engine
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Let's Sing A·B·C
Sale price
$1195
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1976

Let's Sing A·B·C

By Watty Piper, Cristina Ong (Illustrator)

Uncover surprises with each letter on a train journey.

21 pages
Hardcover
Summary: Join a little blue engine on an alphabet adventure, exploring vibrant locations like the zoo and circus. Lift flaps to uncover hidden objects for each letter, sparking curiosity and learning.
The complete set

The Little Engine That Could Series

7 books · Published 1976–2021

Series
Sale price
$1195

Let's Sing A·B·C

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1976

Uncover surprises with each letter on a train journey.

I Knew You Could!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2003

A little engine inspires graduates to embrace new beginnings with determination.

You Can!

Picture Book · Ages 6–11 · 2018

Face challenges head-on with timeless wisdom and determination.

The Little Engine's Easter Egg Hunt

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

Can the Little Blue Engine solve riddles to find Easter eggs?

Good Night, Little Engine

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2020

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

Thanks from The Little Engine That Could

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

Express gratitude for life's moments with a colorful journey of thanks.

Three Little Engines

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

Engines face unique challenges on their solo mountain journey. Can they succeed?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Little Engine That Could series?

There are 7 books in the Little Engine That Could series. It began with Let's Sing A·B·C in 1976, and the newest book, Three Little Engines, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Little Engine That Could books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Little Engine That Could to life.

01

Watty Piper

Author
02

Craig Dorfman

Author
03

Charlie Hart

Author
04

Janet Lawler

Author
05

Bob McKinnon

Author
06

Cristina Ong

Illustrator
07

Jill Howarth

Illustrator
08

Jannie Ho

Illustrator
09

Lou Fancher

Illustrator
10

Steve Johnson

Illustrator

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