Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

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.