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One of the most popular and famous children's books of all time is "The Little Engine that Could." Published by Platt & Munk, it has sold many millions of copies, and appeared in numerous editions, since its first printing in 1930. Its title, and its theme of "I think I can" have become part of the American vernacular. Surprisingly, the origins of the story are clouded in mystery and controversy. In addition, many other versions of the story have been published over the last 90 years. This brief article attempts to reconstruct the history of this beloved tale.

In Search of Watty Piper: A Brief History of the "Little Engine" Story [via weblog v2]