• Awesome book with a message about kindness, giving, and perseverance! Apr 03, 2020

    • Heidi D.

    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Tried and true! I loved this book when I was little. I loved the pictures and rooting for the little train and all of its toys. Happy to read this to my son now. Feb 21, 2020

  • Favorite that children love. You can teach them . Never to give up. To keep trying. Feb 03, 2020

  • Not my personal favorite to read, but my toddler seems to like it. Dec 26, 2019

  • My LO loves this book. She constantly requests this book and loves to see the different toys and animals. Nov 20, 2019

    • Sara B.

    • Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

    classic story, couldnt not have it! Nov 16, 2019

  • Sweet book but long and repetitive read. Oct 23, 2019

  • My 2 year old is obsessed with this book but it’s a bit cumbersome to read. It’s quite repetitive and he sometimes loses interest. Sep 19, 2019

  • Such a classic with a wonderful, heartwarming lesson - never give up! "I think I can, I think I can..." Sep 16, 2019

  • This is a staple! My little is a bit too little for it but the older ones used to love it. May 29, 2019

  • Great read for all kids with a very good lesson! May 20, 2019

  • This was the first book I ever got my first born and he still loves it 4 years later - great lesson to be taught! May 12, 2019

  • My mom read this to me when I was young. Beautiful language, beautiful message! A true classic. All of my children love it read over and over. Apr 22, 2019

  • This is a good story but doesn’t hold my baby’s attention right now Apr 22, 2019

  • This is a cute story, but it's drags on a little. It's very long. Jan 30, 2019

    • Cf M.

    • United States of America

    Classic story that inspires the belief in oneself. A simple story on its surface that can easily start a heartfelt conversation with your child. Jan 19, 2019

  • Super cute classic. Better for a slightly older child as there are a lot of words each page so my daughter doesn’t like to sit through it. Jan 03, 2019

  • My girls love this book and request to read it all the time! Oct 21, 2018

  • Classic! Sep 24, 2018

  • I loved this book as a child, and now love to read it to my kids. The book has a great message, and is a classic must have. Sep 23, 2018

    • Ellen L.

    • United States of America

    A family favorite. I love the message it teaches. We never give up! Aug 27, 2018

    • Jenn D.

    • United States of America

    A great story about believing in yourself and not giving up even when people doubt you. Aug 20, 2018

  • Nice little book. I’ve currently been reading this to my son and he loves it! Jun 19, 2018

    • Amy N.

    • Lumberton, Texas

    We have the book and audio cd combination from scholastic - great for short trips around town, would not recommend for longer trips. Jun 01, 2018

  • We read this book every night before bed. Great for my 2 year old, she likes to repeat the sentences. May 11, 2018

  • What a great lesson for kids. So colorful kids love the pictures at a young age and gain from its lesson as they get older Mar 22, 2018

  • This was the first book my little one showed an interest in. You can use different voices and make the book more fun! Jan 02, 2018

  • Loved reading this to her when she was in the womb. It got her to move around a lot Sep 23, 2017

  • Good read, teaches that you can do anything! Aug 31, 2017

  • My daughter loves the story about the Little Engine Aug 11, 2017

  • Love it. Jun 16, 2017

  • Baby doesn't seem to have long enough attention span for me to get through this book yet. Classic story reading. May 31, 2017

  • This was our first imagination library book! Love the message of believing in yourself and that the littlest train could do something big! Apr 14, 2017

  • Classic. My dad loves reading this one to my son. Mar 17, 2017

  • I remember my elementary school librarian reading this to us, and now my children get to enjoy the story. It's definitely a classic and a great addition to your collection. Feb 05, 2017

    • CJ N.

    • Austin, Texas

    Classic! Dec 16, 2016

  • Its a cute book with a good message for kids. May 24, 2016

    • Star E.

    • Lake Luzerne, New York

    Little one need a boost in confidence? Get this one. It teaches how even a tiny, weak little engine can do what the others did not. It was very useful. Jan 15, 2016

  • Cute story, nice message. May 07, 2015

  • My train-obsessed boy wanted this book every night for months. He got it around 18mo Mar 17, 2015

  • Daughter loved this from 7 weeks. She loves looking at the pictures Dec 09, 2014

    • Katie L.

    • United States of America

    Classic story that my kids love! Nov 09, 2014

  • Classic. Oct 06, 2014

    • Casey M.

    • Colorado Springs, Colorado

    We received this through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. Excellent edition. Oct 02, 2014

    • Amanda L.

    • Greensboro, North Carolina

    so sweet Sep 30, 2014

  • My son love, love, loves this book! Sep 25, 2014

  • Must have Aug 27, 2014

  • My 20 month old asks me to read this book everyday. Aug 12, 2014

  • The old school hard cover edition. Apr 08, 2014