"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." -- Review
內容簡介:
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--the very symbol of industrial America. Now, for
the first time, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel is in board book
format with an abbreviated text for its youngest audience. Here is
a sturdy book perfect for reading and sharing with toddlers.
關於作者:
Virginia Lee Burton 1909-1968 was the talented author and
illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for
children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE
HOUSE, Burton''s books include heroes and happy endings, lively
illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two
sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the
sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly
Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the
Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional
artisans. She is the author of many classic children''s picture
books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND
THE BIG SNOW.