The Little Engine That Could

In a world of hills, so tall and wide,
Lived a little blue engine, full of pride.
With a brave little heart and wheels so good,
It worked hard, just like it should.

One sunny day, with a load to pull,
A shiny big train got stuck on a hill.
The people on board felt sad and blue,
They needed help to get through.

The big engines came, strong and grand,
But each one said, “We can’t—too much sand!”
Then the Little Engine gave a happy grin,
“I’ll try my best—I know I can win!”

“I think I can, I think I can,”
It puffed and chugged as fast as it ran.
Up the steep and rocky track,
It pulled that train and didn’t look back.

The hill was high, the sky turned gray,
But the Little Engine worked all the way.
“I think I can, I think I can,”
It kept on going, again and again.

At last it reached the very top,
The train rolled on without a stop.
“I thought I could, I thought I could!”
It cheered, feeling strong and good.

A story of courage, for all to hear,
For kids with dreams, both far and near.
The Little Engine says with pride,
“You can do it—just try and try!”

The End!