I Knew You Could!: A Book for All the Stops in Your Life

I cannot read this book without crying. So good!

This is a wonderful book! It goes a step beyond the "Little Engine That Could"--it is all about the faith people close to a child have in the childs ability to take on the tasks of life. Every grandparent should own this book to read to all their grandchildren. Grownups will enjoy it as well.

I was given this book by my cousin for my high school graduation. I read it after my party was all over and my friends had gone home. I sat in my room and read through the book with tears welling up in my eyes. It was a gift that meant more to me than money, or a coffee maker, which was a gift from another cousin which I know will be very usefull in college, could ever compare. Don't get me wrong, money and coffee are good things, but I can imagine this book getting me through some interesting and possibly hard times in the future. The inspiration is greatly appreciated.

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!

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."

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.