Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel," written and illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton, was first published in 1939 by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston. The version in question, a Children's Choice Book Club Edition from Macmillan Book Clubs, Inc., dates back to 1967 and is a collectible hardcover, albeit without a dust jacket. This timeless classic portrays the captivating tale of an Irish steam shovel operator and his cherished steam shovel, Mary Anne, enhanced by the author's vibrant and rich illustrations.