A welcome reissue of this American classic, its vigorous crayon illustrations have contemporary appeal as well as delicious period charm. Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel Mary Anne have worked together digging some of the finest roads, canals and railway tracks in the country. Then, one dreaded day, gasoline diggers replace the old steam ones. Sadly, Mike and Mary Anne go out to the country rather than be scrapped and Mike finds one last wonderful project for his beloved steam shovel.
June 2011 Guest Editor Michael Morpurgo says this is: "A picture book I adored, and maybe the first book I ever read for myself. It helped that the hero and I shared the same name. Wonderfully illustrated, it had the most satisfactory of all endings."
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.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
Hardback, Board book, Paperback. £19.79, down from the £21.99 cover price. Not Available.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel was written by Virginia Lee Burton and published by Clarion Books an imprint of HMH Books
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has 44 pages
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