Books by Virginia Lee Burton

4 books · Ages 3–11

Virginia Lee Burton writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity, teamwork & collaboration.

Standalone Books

Cover of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Virginia Lee Burton
For the child facing big changes or feeling left behind, this classic tale celebrates resilience, teamwork, and finding
Ages 3–7
Cover of Katy and the Big Snow
Katy and the Big Snow
Virginia Lee Burton
When a record-breaking blizzard buries Geappolis, Katy the brave crawler tractor works tirelessly to plow the way and sa
Ages 3–7
Cover of Maybelle, the Cable Car
Maybelle, the Cable Car
Virginia Lee Burton
Maybelle, a cheerful cable car, loves her job carrying people up and down San Francisco's hills. But when city leaders d
Ages 3–7
Cover of Calico the Wonder Horse
Calico the Wonder Horse
Virginia Lee Burton
Calico the Wonder Horse outwits a gang of outlaws and saves Christmas in this action-packed, humorous Wild West adventur
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
3 books
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Katy and the Big Snow
Maybelle, the Cable Car
Ages 4–7
4 books
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Katy and the Big Snow
Maybelle, the Cable Car
Ages 8–11
1 books
Calico the Wonder Horse

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityTeamwork & CollaborationEmpathy & KindnessJoy & GratitudeBeing DifferentJustice & FairnessAnimals

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