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Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton is a picture book biography that tells the life story of the beloved children's author and illustrator Virginia Lee Burton, creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and other classic children's books. The book follows Burton as she uses her artistic talents to create characters for her two sons, Aris and Michael, including the big machines that would become her famous storybook creations. The book is illustrated with full-color artwork and is designed for readers in grades K-3.
Quick Summary
This book pulls back the curtain On the Court with...Jennifer Capriati real-life family of beloved author-illustrator Virginia Lee Burton, showing how her magical storytelling began with drawing incredible big machines for her two young sons. Kids will be thrilled by the vivid illustrations of powerful steam shovels, dump trucks, and fire engines that practically leap off the pages, as if Jinnee conjured them with her magical wands. If your kid loves "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" or any book about construction, they'll adore this peek into how those iconic machines first came to life. Perfect for kindergarten through third grade, especially for kids who are fascinated by big machines and love stories about creative families.