I think I can, I think I can

Sorting books out from a box in the attic today I came across this classic kid's book. I bought it in 1984 in Dallas for $4.99 to read to my oldest daughter & it was enjoyed by her and her younger sister a few years later.

Wiki tells me : "The Little Engine That Could" is an American folktale existing in the form of several illustrated children's books and films. The story originated and evolved in the early 20th century, but became widely known in the United States after publication in 1930 by Platt & Munk. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work".

I just thought it was a nice railway story & didn't fully realise I was teaching my kids to work hard...

Paolo Tanino, Edna Edenkoben, Erhard Bernstein, William Sutherland and 6 other people have particularly liked this photo

8 comments - The latest ones

Stephan Fey ^club

A gem!

7 weeks ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Un superbe et grand partage très instructif excellemment rendu.Les enfants se rappelleront toujours de ce magnifique dessin
Bon weekend reposant et apaisant.

7 weeks ago.

Typo93 ^club

I found another interpretation of this drawing:
we're on a very slippery slope because clowns are driving us to disaster!

7 weeks ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Typo93 ^club

Ha3.Ha3. A much more realistic interpretation! LOL.

7 weeks ago.

Diana Australis ^club

To work hard…and to also foster the love of locos perhaps? ;-)

7 weeks ago.

raingirl ^club

I always loved this book. I have a copy also. I always thought of it as perseverence, not necessarily hard work. But really, it's trains and colorful images that make it great in my world.

Noticed and enjoyed in 'Flickr refugees'

7 weeks ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Wonderful capture!

7 weeks ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

The American Thomas the Tank Engine no doubt. Most children, especially boys are enthralled by trains - steam in particular. Parents and grandparents also gain much pleasure from them as well as being taught how to work hard :)

Cheers. Herb

7 weeks ago.

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