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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
This book is so cute I love it and I really want to watch the movie of it I had when I was little
Plethora of contrasting colors, simple text- overall fun read
This was a nice little nostalgia tour of one of my favorites growing up -- I think I'll always have a soft spot for pre-1950's children's books (Geraldine Belinda, anyone?). I still remember deeply wanting all of the treats being carried in the train car despite not understanding why it was such a big deal for the kids waiting on the other side of the mountain to receive ripe fruit, fresh milk and spinach, peppermint drops, and "lollypops." A sign of the times, for sure.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
So insipid. Whenever the modifier "good little" gets used, like "good little boys and girls," it rubs me the wrongest way, here and everywhere, really.
I might need to memorize the Shel Silverstein poem about how when the going gets tough, just thinking you can just ain't enough. Something about necessary and sufficient conditions, blah blah.
Update: the phrase “good little boys and girls” still makes me grumpy.
Update, 27 March 2020: I think kiddo is starting to recognize that I really don’t like this book. We may even be pruning our library to include only books we both like, thus making room for other books? Is this real life?
I might need to memorize the Shel Silverstein poem about how when the going gets tough, just thinking you can just ain't enough. Something about necessary and sufficient conditions, blah blah.
Update: the phrase “good little boys and girls” still makes me grumpy.
Update, 27 March 2020: I think kiddo is starting to recognize that I really don’t like this book. We may even be pruning our library to include only books we both like, thus making room for other books? Is this real life?
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I added this book thanks to Brad, who made a comment about "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can."
And that is definitely about all that still stuck with me from this book, about 15 years after reading it the first time.
I remember feeling really really sad for the train, but then being really excited once the little engine got past it's fear and pushed forward through all odds. It's definitely a mantra that has stuck with me!
And that is definitely about all that still stuck with me from this book, about 15 years after reading it the first time.
I remember feeling really really sad for the train, but then being really excited once the little engine got past it's fear and pushed forward through all odds. It's definitely a mantra that has stuck with me!
Dolly Parton read this book to me. It wasn't what I remembered, but it was still good!
Can you believe I never read this until it arrived in my mailbox from Dolly Parton? What a gem! I especially love these illustrations!