The Little
Engine That Could by Watty Piper was one my favorite books as a child. I love
this book because of the wonderful message we receive from it, "we can overcome
seemingly impossible tasks if we stay optimistic and are willing to try", a
message that we can apply to our own lives, young or old. Over the years I
found myself repeating what the Little Blue Engine said “I think I can, I think
I can, I think I can” to encourage any child who said “I can’t do it!” Amazingly, I still have my childhood copy
which I now read to my daughter. It’s a little battered from use over the years
but still in usable condition. It is wonderful to be able to share one of my
favorite stories with my daughter and share with her the message of
perseverance. It’s a must read!
Keshika,
ReplyDeleteI think I can, I think I can, I think I can! What a wonderful book indeed. I always inspire my children to know you can achieve everything in life, by working on it all the time. A Hawaiian proverb or poetic saying: Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike - by doing knowledge is gained. Beautiful blog! So fitting "Back to School!"