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The Little Red Caboose

By Marian Potter
Series: Little Golden Book
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All aboard! This classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1953, tells the tale of a charming red caboose who wants nothing more than to be as popular as the big steam engine at the front of the train. Boys and girls will love the inspiring... Read More
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All aboard! This classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1953, tells the tale of a charming red caboose who wants nothing more than to be as popular as the big steam engine at the front of the train. Boys and girls will love the inspiring tale and the colorful illustrations by Tibor Gergely.

Description

All aboard! This classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1953, tells the tale of a charming red caboose who wants nothing more than to be as popular as the big steam engine at the front of the train.

Boys and girls will love the inspiring tale and the colourful illustrations by Tibor Gergely.

The Little Red Caboose is a timeless story that continues to entertain and inspire with its heartfelt message and vibrant artwork.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9780307021526

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 March 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
  • Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 5.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Marian Potter wrote the classic Little Golden Book The Little Red Caboose, published in 1953. It has never been out of print. TiborGergelywas born in Hungary in 1900 and emigrated to the US in 1939. He went on to become one of the most prolific early illustrators of Little Golden Books. His classics includeTootle,The Little Red Caboose,andScuffythe Tugboat.He died in 1978.

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