Treat your child to a warm-hearted children's classic enriched with skill-building games and exciting learning activities. Follow the enchanting narration of actress Madeline Kahn in an uplifting tale of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. It was Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Anne, who dug the great canals, made the long highways, and flattened the first landing fields. One day, Mike discovered that his friend had been replaced by newer shovels. When Mike refused to abandon his steam-powered pal, the two set off for the tiny town of Popperville where they rose to a final, triumphant challenge.
Features Select Play in the Story or Read to Me options. Four fun-filled activities: memory and matching game map reading game pattern recognition game and a tutorial on how steam shovels work Original music score and narrations play in audio CD players for storytime enjoyment. Explore the fascinating life and work of author/illustrator Virginia Lee Burton |