Virginia Lee Burton

2 summariesFantasy, Children's, Historical Fiction

Virginia Lee Burton was an American author and illustrator known for her children's books. She is best recognized for "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel," which tells the story of a hardworking steam shovel, and "The Little House," a tale of a house's journey through changing landscapes. Her works often explore themes of progress and nostalgia.

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Books by Virginia Lee Burton

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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Virginia Lee Burton
4.2 (50k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
When modern diesel shovels threaten to send Mike Mulligan's beloved steam shovel, Mary Anne, to the scrap heap, their last chance to prove their worth lies in digging the cellar for Popperville's new town hall faster than a hundred men.
The Little House
Virginia Lee Burton
4.3 (39k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A charming little house, once in a daisy field, experiences the passage of time as the city swallows her, only to find her way back to the peaceful countryside she loves.