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Name: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
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Author: Virginia Lee Burton

📘 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton

When the era of gasoline, electric and diesel-powered shovels renders Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel Mary Ann unemployed, the pair migrate to a modest country town. There they learn that their experience and determination can open doors to fresh opportunities, teaching young readers the value of perseverance, adaptability, and the enduring bonds between humans and machines.

First publish date: April 30, 1993

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Virginia Lee Burton

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