First printed in 1945, this is the quintessential Little Golden Book. With wimple three-color illustrations and a simple fantasy storyline, this is the story about Tootle, a novice train engine who cherishes a dream of one day becoming a high-speed train. However, he had a tendency to wander off his tracks to gallivant around the fields that neighbor the train tracks he's training on. The town conspires to cure him of this unfortunate propensity, though, and he does indeed eventually realize his dreams.
Merit: Classic tale with simple illustrations to keep the tradition going.
Share: Read-to.
Appeal: Fun fantasy tale. Newer generations may find it harder and harder to connect with the dated technology presented, though.
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