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Monday, February 13, 2012

Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel

Book Title: Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
Author(s): Virginia Lee Burton
Illustrator/Photographer/ Artist: Virgina Lee Burton
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Copyright Date: 1939
Genre: Folktale
Brief Annotation: Mike Mulligan loves his steam shovel Mary Anne. Together they have dug many important roads and structures. Then technology threatens Mary Anne. With all the new diesel, electric and gas powered equipment it seems one wants to hire Mike Mulligan and Mary Anne anymore. But Mike Mulligan refuses to give up on his steam shovel. He finds work in a small town and agrees to do the work without pay if he can’t finish the job with Mary Anne in just one day. It seems like an impossible task but Mike and Mary Anne persevere and complete the job. The book ends with a cute twist which guarantees Mike and Mary Anne’s future. 
Your Rating (1-5) and Why: I rate this book a four. It has a good message and great illustrations.
Readers who will like this book: I think children who are interested in machines and excavating equipment will like this book.
Question to ask about this book before you read aloud: What happen to old technology when new things are invented? Are all old things outdated?
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