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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

by Virginia Lee Burton

A timeless picture book about loyalty, ingenuity, and finding your place when the world moves on

Kid
66
/ 100
Parent
67
/ 100
Teacher
66
/ 100
Best fit: ages 4-6 Still works: ages 3-8

Our Take

Solid mid-range picture book with strong emotional core and escalating visual narrative.

✓ Perfect for

  • children who love machines and construction
  • families who value loyalty and perseverance
  • read-aloud time with ages 4-6
  • classroom units on community and problem-solving
  • introducing the concept that old things can have new purposes

Book facts

Format
picture book
ISBN
9780547350578
Illustration
fully_illustrated

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