Burton produced seven selfillustrated childrens books. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel, lap board book. The first edition of the novel was published in september 9th 1938, and was written by virginia lee burton. She wrote and illustrated seven childrens books, including mike mulligan and his steam shovel 1939, and the little house 1943, which won the caldecott medal. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel is the story of a steam shovel operator and his steam shovel the beguiling mary anne which he would not desert, even though competition. In his haste to dig the cellar for a town hall, miguel muligan forgets to leave a way out for his steam shovel, but the problem is solved when the steam shovel is converted into a furnace for the new building.
Mike mulligan and his steam shovel is a classic book for young children. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel audiobook by virginia. It is considered a classic favorite of childrens literature. Mike mulligan digs the great canals, railways and highways. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel by virginia lee burton, 9780395259399, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel kindle edition by burton, virginia lee.
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