Age Group: 0 - 3 Years

Description:

Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel Mary Anne have been an unstoppable team for years — carving out canals for riverboats, cutting through mountain ridges for railways, and digging deep foundations beneath towering city buildings. But when faster, newer diesel and petrol-powered machines arrive on the scene, nobody seems to need them anymore. Refusing to give up on his faithful partner, Mike makes a bold wager: he and Mary Anne will excavate an entire town hall cellar in a single day, or they won't accept a penny for the work. The whole town of Popperville gathers to watch. First published in 1939, this much-loved American classic is a timeless celebration of loyalty, determination, and the enduring power of friendship — beautifully brought to life through Virginia Lee Burton's own charming crayon illustrations.