Mike Mulligan and His Steamshovel by Virginia Lee Burton life cycle One of the most beloved

One of the most beloved books of all time

Stefanie Dahle does a wonderful job of showing a magical world of woodland fairies and animals

Part biography

as well as references for further reading

Heralded as the standard Mother Goose by parents

Mike Mulligan and His Steamshovel by Virginia Lee Burton life cycle One of the most belovedMike 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. "This is fun both in its text and gray crayon drawings. Mike Mulligan remains faithful to his steam shovel Mary Anne,