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Best known for the ever popular Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and the Caldecott Medal winner The Little House, Virginia Lee Burton wrote and illustrated stories that have been entertaining children, parents, and grandparents for more than sixty years. Many of her books—with themes that honor a simple way of life and celebrate heroes who endure through determination and by adapting to change—have become classic American tales. With an introduction by Barbara Elleman, author of Virginia Lee Burton: A Life in Art,this handsome collection commemorates four of Burton’s most popular stories, each featured complete and unabridged. Their appeal today, as strong as when the books were first published, is a tribute to one of America’s most innovative illustrators, designers, and writers of stories for children.
The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer.
Katy the snowplow was always waiting for her big chance to help.
But with winters that usually didn't hold a lot of snow, Katy
didn't have much opportunity to shine. Then a blizzard blankets the
city and everyone is relying on Katy for help. This tale from the
Caldecott Medal winner Virginia Lee Burton is an enduring winter
favorite Now with large sturdy pages, excellent for reading aloud
with little ones. Look for the companion oversize board book Mike
Mulligan and His Steam Shovel.
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. Mike believes that Mary Anne can dig as much in a day as one hundred men can dig in a week, and the two have one last chance to prove it and save Mary Anne from the scrap heap. What happens next in the small town of Popperville is a testament to their friendship, and to old-fashioned hard work and ingenuity.
The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city
moved closer and closer . . . Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this
enchanting classic of children's literature celebrates its 65th
anniversary in 2007.
This Read-Along Book and CD Favorite includes a paperback edition
of the book and a compact disc in a newly designed reusable
package. Perfect for car trips, classrooms, and bedtime listening,
these recordings feature lively sound effects and original music.
The CD includes one reading with page-turn signals as well as an
uninterrupted reading.
Seventy-five years ago, Virginia Lee Burton created the Little
House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted by
the story of this happy home and her journey from the pleasures of
nature to the bustling city, and back again. In celebration of this
beloved classic's seventy-fifth anniversary, this special edition
features free downloadable audio (access code printed inside the
book).
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.
The adventures of a beautiful little locomotive who decided to run away from her humdrum duties.
Once upon a time there was a little engine. Her name was CHOO CHOO.
The story of a beautiful little steam train. She pulls carriages
from the city to the country, and back again. At least she does
till one surprising day when she decides to run away. Her exciting
adventure makes one of the most captivating books imaginable.
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.
Earth takes centre stage in this updated version of Virginia Lee
Burton's 1962 classic "Life Story". Told through five acts,
Burton's art and text tell the history of earth from beginning to
present day. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the
planet's history and their leading roles in it today. The book has
been updated with cutting-edge science, including up-to-the-minute
information on fossil records and the geologic principles. We are
thrilled to provide this updated artistic and visionary work in
time for the anniversary of Virginia Lee Burton's 100th birthday.
Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs.
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Emperor's New Clothes (Paperback)
Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton
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Illustrated by the beloved creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam
Shovel, The Little House, and Katy and the Big Snow, here is a
delightful version of the tale that boys and girls have loved for
centuries. The Emperor himself, his court, and his clothes--or lack
of them--are ridiculous as only the master storyteller Hans
Christian Andersen can make them. Fifty-five years ago, Virginia
Lee Burton added to this tale of fun her own irrepressible humor in
pictures and design. This brilliant new edition features Burton's
original illustrations photographed anew, freshly exhibiting her
lively concoction of remarkable spirit and beauty.
Maybelle was a cable car a San Francisco cable car. . . She rang her gong and sang her song from early morn till late at night. . . . By recounting the actual events in San Francisco's effort to keep the city's cable cars running, this classic story illustrates how the voice of the people can be heard in the true spirit of democracy. Virginia Lee Burton's original art for Maybelle the Cable Car was retrieved from the archives of the San Francisco Public Library to re-create this edition with all the vibrant charm of the original, which was published in 1952.
"Once upon a time there was a Little House way out in the country.
She was a pretty Little House and she was strong and well built."
So begins Virginia Lee Burton's classic The Little House, winner of
the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1942. The rosy-pink Little
House, on a hill surrounded by apple trees, watches the days go by,
from the first apple blossoms in the spring through the winter
snows. Always faintly aware of the city's distant lights, she
starts to notice the city encroaching on her bucolic existence.
First a road appears, which brings horseless carriages and then
trucks and steamrollers. Before long, more roads, bigger homes,
apartment buildings, stores, and garages surround the Little House.
Her family moves out and she finds herself alone in the middle of
the city, where the artificial lights are so bright that the Little
House can no longer see the sun or the moon. She often dreams of
"the field of daisies and the apple trees dancing in the
moonlight." Finally a woman recognizes her and whisks the Little
House back to the country where she belongs, they will rejoice. For
generations, young readers have been delighted by the whimsical,
detailed drawings and happy ending.
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A Phenomenal Journey (Paperback)
Kishalynn Moore Elliott; Illustrated by Saul Jordan And Charles Lee Burton; Cynthia Mcgee Burton
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Choo Choo (Paperback)
Virginia Lee Burton
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Choo Choo (Paperback)
Virginia Lee Burton
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Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the
summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the
townspeople to do their jobs.
The universe is doomed. But there's an alien race that believes
that with the right ingredients, they can stop that from happening.
They believe they can alter the very fabric of reality, thereby
avoiding the end of existence. Chris Mathers is a regular bozo in a
loveless relationship, living a normal, bleak existence. Little
does he know that he'll be chosen by the aliens to travel the
stars. He'll get to meet alien life forms from all corners of the
universe, fight fierce battles, and ultimately join the crew as
they fend off attacker's hell bent on putting a stop to their grand
experiment. But there's a catch: He's one of the ingredients they
need.
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