--- product_id: 258315634 title: "The Little Engine That Could" price: "KSh4286" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/258315634-the-little-engine-that-could store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # The Little Engine That Could **Price:** KSh4286 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Little Engine That Could - **How much does it cost?** KSh4286 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/258315634-the-little-engine-that-could) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Little Engine That Could by Piper, Watty online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: With so many purchase choices of this book, which one is the "right" one? Well, if you are looking for the book you remember from childhood, it is this one. It's the same size as the one you remember and has the same drawings. (Everything will come flooding back as soon as you crack the book open!) It is a facsimile of what was originally published in 1930. Also: some reviews believe the text has been rewritten to carry a "feminist" message. That is nonsense. Regardless if you see this text in terms of feminism, this is, in fact, the same text as the 1930 edition. Yes, the engine that could -- the blue one -- is identified as "her." I didn't remember that being an issue when I read this as a child and I very much doubt most children will see that today. If you want to gift a child a memory that you had years ago, it is with this particular edition. Review: An American classic which will appeal to all small children. The text satisfyingly echos the sound of the little train winning against all odds. My 3 year old grand daughter got out her bricks after hearing the story and made a train. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,822 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #63 in Children's Books on Cars, Trains & Things That Go #101 in Children's Books on Self-Esteem & Self-Respect #146 in Classics for Children | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,155) | | Dimensions | 20.5 x 0.7 x 17.1 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade level | Preschool and up | | ISBN-10 | 0448401010 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0448401010 | | Item weight | 159 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 12 pages | | Publication date | 28 March 1991 | | Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap | | Reading age | 1 - 3 years | ## Images ![The Little Engine That Could - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71G5yLL16vL.jpg) ![The Little Engine That Could - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810Aof7tEuL.jpg) ![The Little Engine That Could - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KYnIwWS5L.jpg) ![The Little Engine That Could - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810sXiPy6tL.jpg) ![The Little Engine That Could - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qMhT7CjJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***N on 21 January 2026* With so many purchase choices of this book, which one is the "right" one? Well, if you are looking for the book you remember from childhood, it is this one. It's the same size as the one you remember and has the same drawings. (Everything will come flooding back as soon as you crack the book open!) It is a facsimile of what was originally published in 1930. Also: some reviews believe the text has been rewritten to carry a "feminist" message. That is nonsense. Regardless if you see this text in terms of feminism, this is, in fact, the same text as the 1930 edition. Yes, the engine that could -- the blue one -- is identified as "her." I didn't remember that being an issue when I read this as a child and I very much doubt most children will see that today. If you want to gift a child a memory that you had years ago, it is with this particular edition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by W***S on 23 December 2014* An American classic which will appeal to all small children. The text satisfyingly echos the sound of the little train winning against all odds. My 3 year old grand daughter got out her bricks after hearing the story and made a train. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***T on 7 March 2020* Pour pousser mon enfant à lire en anglais de manière ludique. Super ! Et une histoire pour montrer qu’il ne faut jamais baisser les bras même quand c’est dur. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Little Engine That Could - The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/258315634-the-little-engine-that-could](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/258315634-the-little-engine-that-could) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*