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Lois Lenski’s picture book follows Engineer Small as he takes a little train on its run from Tiny Town to the big city. With lively illustrations and a simple narrative, it offers young readers an inviting look at railroads and train travel.
First publish date: 1940
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lois Lenski
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