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A modern classic that no child should miss. 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. But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work. Mi...

First published in 1939, "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" is now available in a board-book format with an abbreviated text for its youngest audience. Full color.

Katy, the brave and untiring tractor who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, saves the day when she plows out the city of Geoppolis after a big blizzard.

Caldecott medalist Virginia Lee Burton's first book was written for her eldest son when he was four after they had visited the train station and watched all the busy happenings. It has remained a favorite since its publication in 1937.

The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer. "This engaging picture book clearly presents a wealth of information".--Booklist. Caldecott Medal winner.

A modern classic that no child should miss. "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".--The New Yorker.

The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer. "This engaging picture book clearly presents a wealth of information".--Booklist. Caldecott Medal winner.

A modern classic that no child should miss. "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."--"The New Yorker.

When Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Ann, lose their jobs to the gasoline, electric, and diesel motor shovels, they go to a little country town where they find that one new job leads to another.

Burton's enduring winter favorite is now available for the first time as a board book, featuring shiny red foil on the cover. Full color.

Best known for the ever popular "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, " this handsome collection commemorates four of Burton's most popular stories, each complete and unabridged. Illustrations.