Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Audiobook

" This book is a definite classic! It shows different modes of transportation for little kids to learn (especially little boys). "

" We own this book in a treasury set. "

" My children's favorite, a good story about hard work and flexibility in a difficult situation. Endearing pictures. "

" This is a classic children's story that I still remember reading over and over. I haven't picked this one up in years, but I remember the story line as well as many of the illustrations. "

" I read this to my FDS kids (ages 3-5). They were very worried about what was going to become of Mary Anne and got very into the story. I suppose die-hard environmentalists won't be thrilled about the coal-burning part [ ;-) ], but it's a good story about standing by old friends. "

" I love that my boys enjoy the same books that I did as a child. "

" An all time favorite. Our copy was Gil's when he was a little boy, and the kids love it too. "

" A family classic. Chris read this growing up. "

" My son LOVES this book so much! It is such a sweet and timeless story! "

" I loved this as a child. I don't know why, but it just grabbed me "

" This story has a fantastic way of demonstrating a postive attitude. The story is very upbeat and encouraging showing how anyone can do anything when they put their mind to it. And of course a little help from their friends! "

" I read this when I was a boy, then I read it to my boy. I still remember his Uncle Gary (a machine operator himself), reading it to my son, who was about 3 or 4 at the time while providing my son with technical details of the various types of digging machines. Anyhow, it's a great kids book. "

" Tale of perserverance and dedication to a job well done and finding a new purpose in life "

" A great book, for the young and young-at-heart. "

" Burton's art is among my all-time favorites! "

" This book is a must for all young boys. "

" A clever guide to a graceful retirement. Recommended reading. "

" My husband had his copy when we got married "

" My daughter walked in, saw I was reviewing this book and said it should get a million stars. It was certainly one of her favorites. I like it too - shows that even old things have use and should be kept on. "

" A sweet and uplifting children's story, that teaches everyone that we all have purpose... at every age. I loved it! "

" Just as good as when we read this 1939 picture book in 1967; we read it again tonight. I'd like to thank our cousins for giving the book to our child at birth... "

" I think this might have been the first book or one of the first books I ever read. I loved it then, and it still has good, sentimental memories for me! "

" We loved this book. In fact, I loved it as a kid and I loved it again as an adult reading it to my kids. Virginia Burton's illustrations and text are so perfect together, and the story of the boy who solves multiple problems for a steam shovel, her owner, and the town he lives in is a classic. "

" Whenever I read this I hear Ricky in my head reading it in the White Door. "

" This book is a great story of the power of friendship and believing in someone. "

" childhood classic! "

" I love the pictures in this book and the lyrical words. Also so it is a children's book for boys, which I find are hard to come by.It is also one that my husband remembers form his childhood and a favorite. "

" I don't love Virginia Lee Burton's illustrations nor her story here compared to her other childrens books. Still, there is a certain charm to this book. "

" This book is ok. I think boys might enjoy reading it. You can also use it when you talk about man vs. machine and conflict. "

" This is a book of inspiration for kids. It shows how to never give up even when your facing giants. I would use this as an independent read, or as a large group read and emphasize the courageous Mike and his steam shovel. "

" Mike said that Mary Ann could dig as much in one day as 100 men in a week, but he was never really sure that it was true... "

" There's kind of a John Henry vibe going in this book. I wish times were such that people could have the freedom to sit all day and just watch a basement being dug. Mike Mulligan's steam shovel is a super adorable machine, too. "

" great book for boys or any child interested in trucks and steam shovels "

" Another one of my childhood favorites!!! "

" I think that this book is great for using as students talk about locomotives and parts of a train. I might use this more in a center and a choice of book for students! "

" Follows a boy and his shovel. They must do something they promised they could, but the task is daunting. "

" Probably my favorite of Virginia Lee Burton's books (that I've read). I like the idea that as we adapt to changes around us, we are able to still be happy and useful. "