Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Illustrator
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel is a strong choice for readers looking for history picture books shaped by community, history. Virginia Lee Burton builds the story around mike and Mary Anne try to prove that old tools and deep skill still matter in a changing modern world. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about community, history. For more like this, browse picture books about history, with the Child of the Civil Rights Movement read-aloud as a useful companion.
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8
Gender
Publisher
ISBN
9780395259399.00
Reader fit
Best for this book
Age fit
Ages 4-8
Use for
History, Community
Language
English
Shelf note
Classic, Staff Picks
A practical pick when you need a picture book about history and community with enough story value for repeat reading.