The Little Train
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Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 1940 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

The Little Train

By Lois Lenski

Part of the The Little series

Engineer Small navigates a train from Tinytown to the city, facing tunnels and stations.

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32 pages· 1,044 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Join Engineer Small as he steers his trusty train from Tinytown to the bustling city. Along the way, he encounters tunnels, stations, and the challenge of managing cargo and passengers. Will he complete his journey smoothly, or will unexpected surprises derail his plans? Discover the vibrant world of trains in this colorful adventure that captures the excitement and intricacies of rail travel.

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In a new board book edition of the delightful story, Engineer Small at the throttle takes the little train on its run from Tiny Town to the big city.

At a glance
Format
Board book
Pages
32
Words
1,044
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD450L
Themes & topics
Books about trainsBooks about transportationBooks about teamworkBooks about journeysBooks about railroads
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
45525
Publication
Published
January 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 1940
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375822643

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