A review by dangersquirrel
The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Obviously a classic. I’ve read many versions of this story, this one was the first installment in a Dolly Parton children’s book subscription. Seemed a little more redundant than I remembered and the way the trains were gendered felt a little sus.