You Can!
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Picture Book · Ages 6–11 · 2018

You Can!

Written by Watty Piper and Charlie Hart · Illustrated by Jill Howarth

Part of the The Little Engine That Could series

Face challenges head-on with timeless wisdom and determination.

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80 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Rediscover the beloved tale of perseverance with The Little Engine That Could. This reimagined classic offers inspiring wisdom for all ages, reminding us to tackle life's obstacles with courage and optimism. Whether you're facing a new journey or need a motivational boost, this charming illustrated book encourages you to believe in your potential and embrace every challenge. Perfect for graduations or anyone needing a reminder that 'You Can!'

From the publisher

The classic character that has inspired generations of children to believe in themselves will now inspire readers of every age in this book filled with encouraging words of wisdom. Everybody needs a little downtime for maintenance. There will always be obstacles you don’t anticipate. Wake up ready for an adventure. The Little Engine That Could is one of the most popular and enduring children’s stories of all time, and for more than eighty-five years, this classic character has encouraged readers to try their hardest to achieve their dreams. This story of determination and inspiration has now been reimagined in a charming, illustrated gift book that will speak to readers no matter what the age and no matter what the challenge. This is the perfect gift for graduation, and for everyone who may need to be reminded, “You Can!”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Reading age
6–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about perseveranceBooks about inspired by classic literatureBooks about trainsBooks about hard workBooks about self-esteem
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 27, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524784683

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