THE Little Engine That Could was one of those beautiful stories I grew up with and includes a message I continue to live by – I think I can, I think I can. In most cases, this motto has proven right. Especially during child birth!If you remember the book, or read it to your child now (note: must get the book for Ella), then you’ll be filled with fond memories. With the help of some talented voice actors in Whoopi Goldberg, Jamie Lee Curtis and Corbin Bleu (you know, the kid from High School Musical) along with the minds behind The Lion King and Aladdin, they’ve made those pictures in my head into the most bright and colourful (and I mean colourful) animation.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, the Little Engine is a girl shunter train. A major bonus in our household. She leaves Dreamland to head over the mountain to the real world, all the while encountering many obstacles. She learns to put her fears aside and when the journey seems impossible, she remembers the words: “If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you can’t. Either way, you’re right.’’
You’re probably wondering how they fill out a whole feature-length movie. Well, that’s the bit that didn’t go down so well with 3.5-year-old Ella. You see, there’s the introduction of an evil “Nightmare’’ engine, who was just a little too scary for this li’l princess.
This part, unfortunately, we had to fast forward, so I can’t really tell you much more than that. However, children a year or two older with a love of trains would relish this tale. And, aside from this one moment, it really is a fun movie, with a classic storyline, sweet characters, one powerful and positive message and a rather cool pop soundtrack.
It’s released by Universal Studios. Running time: 1 hour 22 minutes. Rated: G
Here, take a look:
Want to watch more than just the trailer?
To go in the draw to win one of three copies of The Little Engine That Could on DVD, leave a comment telling us your favourite book from your childhood (or your child’s fave if you can’t remember!). The giveaway closes Friday, July 10 at 7pm and a winner will be drawn randomly and announced on this blog and via Facebook and Twitter. Australian residents only. Limit of three entries.
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**DISCLAIMER: I received a copy of The Little Engine That Could on DVD for review. All opinions expressed are purely my own.
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AND THE WINNERS ARE:
Cate, who said: “I shared this on Facebook”
Sarah Asome, who said: “Flat Stanley. Just the best book. The twits almost got the win tho.”
Jasmine, who said: “Who Sank The Boat?”
I think I can, I think I can…well yes…this was one of my favourites, but I also loved Heidi, and most of the fairytales that had wonderful life lessons included, such as The Boy who Cried Wolf
Who sank the boat??
A classic favourite is: Where’s Wally?
Have FBed and Tweeted. I have a copy, so no need for an entry. Just wanted to pass it on and send people your way. <3 <3
A little golden book called The Sleepy Book
Tweeted bout the giveaway @hootylishous
I think my favourite book when i was little was my “Disney Little Book of Manners’
I’ve shared on Facebook and it can be found here http://www.facebook.com/leimaycherry/posts/227417633944991
I’ve shared on twitter and you will find it here…https://twitter.com/#!/Leimaycherry/status/87382802949087235
I loved The Enormous Turnip and my boys love The Little Red caboose and Where’s The Green Sheep?
Shared link on FB (Chon Ky)
I used to love reading Milly Molly Mandy!
I loved The Three Musketeers. And my kids are into Thomas, all they want to read are books about Thomas. I struggle to sneak in anything else. So I think they’d love The Little Engine That Could (please….)
I’ve shared this on Facebook.
I don’t remember that far back, but when I was about 7 or 8 I used to LOVE Enid Blyton books.
Mine was charlie and the chocolate factory!! and I still love chocolate 🙂
Shared on FB
Oh my childhood book I remember is Possum Magic (by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas). I love reading this to my kids now:)
also shared on fb:)
Flat Stanley. Just the best book. The twits almost got the win tho
My favourite book was any of the Bangers and Mash series.
I also really liked ‘Night Bears’, as it was the first book I could ‘read’. I had memorised all of the words.
I shared this on Facebook
My favorite book as a child was ‘The trouble with grandad’. It’s about a grandad who grows magnificently huge vegetables but they get him in a lot of trouble with the police. In the end he uses one of his giant cucumbers as a replacement for the police headquarters he destroyed. To this day I still get a kick out of growing the biggest vegetables I can and I hope my little man does too!
Leo the Lop, It’s a Serendipity book and i had the entire collection.. This was much ultimate fave though 🙂
Have Tweeted xx
Shared on Facebook 🙂
http://twitter.com/#!/beejay_61/status/89861107044466688
http://twitter.com/#!/jasmine_07/status/89861564626239488