Mike Mulligan and More: Four Classic Stories by Virginia Lee Burton [Hardcover]

Virginia Lee Burton (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

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.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A handsome, weighty volume preserves the pace and feel of the above title plus three more of the author's best-loved works-Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1939); Katy and the Big Snow (1943); and Maybelle the Cable Car (1952)-Mike Mulligan and More: A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury. Barbara Elleman's introduction precedes the quartet of tales. Ages 2-8.
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About the Author

Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; None edition (October 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 061825627X
• ISBN-13: 978-0618256273
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 9.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Virginia Lee Burton was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for The Little House, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More IS More, March 20, 2003

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Terrie (Little Chute, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mike Mulligan and More: Four Classic Stories by Virginia Lee Burton (Hardcover)

So many treasury compilations are not as good as the original stories they include. Many times when a treasury is published the illustrations are badly cropped or omitted, or scrunched onto a page with text. Sometimes the text is abridged. Fortunately for us, this is not the case in this wonderful treasury of four of the gifted Virgina Lee Burton's best loved stories. All four stories are presented in their entirety, in full sized format just like the original books. Each story can be read individually and enjoyed as if it is a separate book. Nothing has been left out or crowded together. This treasury of classics includes Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, published in 1939, The Little House, published in 1942, Katy and the Big Snow, published in 1943, and Maybelle the Cable Car, published in 1952. All of Burton's beloved books have charming, colorful illustrations and storylines that honor a simple way of life. They celebrate characters who adapt to changes with determination and a positive attitude without being preachy. They are fun-filled and interesting to children.
The book also contains a short but enlightening biography of Virgina Lee Burton.
This is definitely a five star book and deserves to be a part of every child's storytime. Don't miss it!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Preschool Boys Can't Get Enough!!!!, September 7, 2005

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Anne Marie Gray (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mike Mulligan and More: Four Classic Stories by Virginia Lee Burton (Hardcover)

My preschool boys can't get enough of Burton's four books in this treasury! They are enamoured by her artwork; they ask questions ad nauseum based upon their "studies" of the pages. My 3-year-old even noticed her artistic use of the text! I'm very pleased with the quality of the publication as well; it certainly matches the classic stature of Virginia Lee Burton's stories. This book has been extremely educational for my children, utterly enjoyed, and a certain heirloom in our family!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Show Stopper, January 17, 2006

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encouragingwordsmith "lovinglydunn" (South of Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mike Mulligan and More: Four Classic Stories by Virginia Lee Burton (Hardcover)

I gave this as a gift at a birthday party. There were over 50 people present. When the child opened it, he was so excited, that he stopped opening presents and crawled in his dad's chair to "read" it. His parents had to coax him to continue opening presents.
If you are trying to teach your child to ENJOY reading, Mike Mulligan is a winner. The illustrations are excellent as well.
Michael had checked Mike Mulligan out of the local library three times and was so excited to have his own copy and other stories.
Diane