The Little Engine That Could: Here She Comes!: The Little Engine That Could

This is a great book for the 9 mo.-2 age range. My son loves this book and he begs for us to read it several times a day. I am actually going to buy a new one since ours has worn out!

I bought this book for my 10-month old son because of the reaction it brought forth. Although never been on a train before, my son bounced and swayed his body to the "toot toot" rhythm as if he was sitting on a train traveling along when he pressed the little button. He could not stop giggling to the sound and the light that was coming out of the book! I have never seen this much excitment with any other book he had! The button was easy for little hands to press (compared to a lot of other toys that are activated with press buttons). My son had learnt how to press it after I showed him only once. Do bear in mind that the writing was short and simple without much of a storyline. It was more for playing than for reading. The sound and light also requires a lot of battery power. I am waiting to see how long the 3 batteries will last. Nonetheless, for the entertainment it provides, it is worthy of 5 starts!

My children and I adore The Little Engine That Could, and Amanda Glassman is a wonderful writer. I would recommend this book for any parent who likes to read to his or her children.