Loren Long has putt puff puttedy chuffed his way all over the bestseller lists with such titles as Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas, Drummer Boy, Toy Boat by Randall de Sève, and Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna. He’s also had the opportunity to modernize the classic The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper and had the distinct honor of illustrating Of Thee I Sing by President Barack Obama.

A graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Loren lives in Ohio with his wife, Tracy, and their two sons.

Evergreen Brand

First published in 1930, The Little Engine That Could is one of the most popular and enduring children's stories of all time.

There are over 20 million copies currently in print, with more selling each year.

The brave Little Blue Engine and her "I Think I Can" motto have become iconic in popular culture.

As a female character, The Little Blue Engine is a great role model for girls and young women.

In March 2011, the story was adapted as a 3-D film named The Little Engine That Could, produced by Universal Studios and featuring the voices of Whoopi Goldberg, Jamie Lee Curtis, Alyson Stoner, and Corbin Bleu.

Trains continue to be a very popular subject with children, making this story accessible and lovable for all ages.

The 90th Anniversary Moment

2020 marks The Little Engine's 90th Anniversary, and we're celebrating all year long with a full program of publishing, featuring a variety of new stories, art, and formats.