Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Trade Paper Picture Book, 48 pages

Since its publication in 1939, Virginia Lee BurtonÕs Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Together, Mike and his red steam shovel named Mary Anne dig the great canals, cut through high mountains, lower the hills, and even make deep holes for skyscrapers. With the advent of more modernized shovels, however, Mary Anne is going to be sold for junk! Thanks to MikeÕs fierce loyalty to his friend, she is sparedÑand guaranteed a long-term jobÑwhen the intrepid duo digs a new town hall for the people of Popperville. BurtonÕs winsome crayon drawings are unforgettable. A classic!