Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Burton, Virginia Le

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Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
ISBN
0544279921
EAN
9780544279926
Publication Name
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Type
Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed
Release Title
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Artist
Burton, Virginia Lee
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0544279921
ISBN-13
9780544279926
eBay Product ID (ePID)
177706949

Product Key Features

Edition
75
Book Title
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel 75th Anniversary
Number of Pages
56 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Classics, Activity Books, Business, Careers, Occupations, General, Transportation / Cars & Trucks, Science & Technology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Virginia Lee Burton
Format
Picture Book

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
14.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
9.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2013-363073
Reviews
"This is fun both in its text and gray crayon drawings. Mike Mulligan remains faithful to his steam shovel Mary Anne, against the threat of the new gas and diesel-engine contraptions, and digs his way to a surprising and happy ending." The New Yorker "This new edition features a snazzy red foil dust jacket and some brief back matter...A perfect choice to replace well-worn copies of this beloved book." --School Library Journal, "This is fun both in its text and gray crayon drawings. Mike Mulligan remains faithful to his steam shovel Mary Anne, against the threat of the new gas and diesel-engine contraptions, and digs his way to a surprising and happy ending." The New Yorker "This new edition features a snazzy red foil dust jacket and some brief back matter...A perfect choice to replace well-worn copies of this beloved book." --School Library Journal  , "This is fun both in its text and gray crayon drawings. Mike Mulligan remains faithful to his steam shovel Mary Anne, against the threat of the new gas and diesel-engine contraptions, and digs his way to a surprising and happy ending." The New Yorker
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Edition Description
Special,Anniversary
Synopsis
A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers. But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work. Mike believes that Mary Anne can dig as much in a day as one hundred men can dig in a week, and the two have one last chance to prove it and save Mary Anne from the scrap heap. What happens next in the small town of Popperville is a testament to their friendship and to old-fashioned hard work and ingenuity., From Caldecott-winner Virginia Lee Burton, a 75th anniversary edition with bonus downloadable audio read by Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick to celebrate this timeless picture book tale of transportation and cooperation., Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers. When Mary Anne is destined for the scrap heap, the duo must dig their way out of trouble in this timeless tale of friendship, old-fashioned hard work, and ingenuity. Includes bonus audio download performed by the Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.B954Mi 2014

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