I loved this book a lot. It shows children that you do not have to be the biggest or the most popular to become help out in a tough situation. This book is an easy reader for all children. It is also a book that teaches a good lesson about life and how you shouldn't give up on anything.

I first purchased this book in the late 1970's when my son was just a toddler. He loved it so much that it was not uncommon for his grandmother or me to repeat the reading several times each day. In time he was able to fill in the blanks and finish the sentences on each page as though he were reading to us!! It's a classic, and I'm so thrilled that it's still available for other little ones to enjoy in their lives. I'm now reading this same treasure to my three grandchildren who love it as much as their father and I had. In fact they look for the little red caboose on every train that passes when they visit Grammy. So many valuable lessons are contained in the story, especially one of perseverance and self-esteem. I will always treasure this book.

I love this book. It really gets to your heart!! In the beginning of the story, no one paid any attention to the Little Red Caboose. However, in the end, he proved to everyone that he may be the last and smallest, but without him the train woudn't be complete. It expresses that you don't have to be the biggest and best looking to do the best that you can in everything you do! This show's kids that they're just as important as anybody else. No one is better or worse. When I'm 92 I will still read and love this book! It's an insperational book, especially for smaller kids to help build their self esteem. This is a great book for kid's to learn from.