I Knew You Could!

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Summary: Rhyming verse combined with inviting illustrations
Review: I Knew You Could!: A Book For All The Stops In Your Life by Craig Dorfman is an enthusiastically recommended picture book based on the beloved classic children's story "The Little Engine That Could." Singsong rhyming verse combined with inviting illustrations by Cristina Ong of a happy and plucky blue engine encourage readers of all ages about the importance of believing in oneself.

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Summary: It's a shame this is out of print.
Review: My 3 1/2 year old son checked this book out from the library and is enchanted with it. It features the little blue engine from the Little Engine that Could. Although the book ostensibly is intended to guide "graduates" in their life choices, it may not be as appealing for older children, simply because of the cartoonish illustration style. The text has the same lilt and rhyme style as a Dr. Seuss book (which may not be an accident since this title is in a similar vein as Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go").

My son may be too young yet to get the metaphors in the text of the book, but he thoroughly enjoys hearing it and finding familiar train items in the illustrations. I appreciate the fact that I can read a book that sneaks in a little motivational advice (surely some of it sinks in at this age). Close to the end of the book is a bit about how doing one's best involves resting once in awhile. This makes it a terrific bedtime "story."

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Summary: Better than Dr. Suess - Oh the Places You'll Go!
Review: This book is wisely written and will captivate readers of all ages. There is a greater meaning behind each rhyming verse than children will understand and that adults will appreciate. It is a great "pick me up" book that comes highly suggested!

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Summary: loved it....
Review: This book was so sweet, it brought tears to my eyes. It's similar to The Little Engine That Could... Enjoy....