New Releases by Virginia Lee Burton

This book, presented in a unique five-act format, condenses 4.6 billion years of Earth's evolution into a grand theatrical performance--from the Big Bang, the birth of the oceans, the dominance of dinosaurs, the Ice Age... all the way to the emergence of human civilization. Burton uses poetic prose and exquisite woodblock illustrations to transform complex geological changes and species evolution into vivid stories that children can understand.

Inspire Young Minds Through Literature with This Engaging Curriculum Bring stories to life with this 300+ page curriculum featuring 18 hands-on, literature-based units designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and cross-curricular connections. Each unit centers on a beloved picture book and includes activities that extend learning into: *Social Studies *Science *Art *Geography Perfect for classrooms, homeschool environments, or small group instruction, the lessons are low-prep, easy to implement, and thoughtfully organized. Each unit includes: *18 week-long, kid-loved units *Hands-on, book-inspired activities *Discussion prompts and extension ideas *QR codes linking to optional online supplemental materials Quick, Flexible Learning *Each lesson takes about 30 minutes, though timing may vary depending on the activity and the pace of the adult guiding the child. *Recommended supplemental materials use everyday supplies you likely already have at home. Explore the World Through Stories Daily geography tie-ins encourage students to locate and explore the countries or regions connected to each story using the included world maps and printed flags. These geography activities help children see where the story is set in relation to their own location while building cultural awareness and global understanding. Learn About U.S. National Symbols Students also explore eight key U.S. symbols, including: *The American Flag *The Pledge of Allegiance *The National Anthem *Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial *Bald Eagle *Liberty Bell *White House *Statue of Liberty Beloved Books, Meaningful Learning Featured titles include The Story About Ping, The Rag Coat, How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, Cranberry Thanksgiving, Grandfather's Journey, and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Each lesson deepens comprehension while encouraging curiosity and a personal connection to the material. Whether teaching one child or a full classroom, this flexible, low-prep curriculum brings literature to life, integrates multiple subjects, and inspires a lasting love of reading and learning.

Seventy-five years ago, Virginia Lee Burton created the Little House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted by the story of this happy home and her journey from the pleasures of nature to the bustling city, and back again. This enhanced ebook edition includes read-along audio.

Geappolis is hidden under a blanket of snow until a red crawler tractor saves the day.

Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs. Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere

A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her, in a board-book version of a timeless Caldecott Medal book.

A collection of four books by Caldecott Medal winner Virginia Lee Burton which feature characters who become heroes through determination and the ability to adapt to change.

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel plus three other classic picture book favorites, in one collection. The four complete and unabridged picture books by Virginia Lee Burton in this volume are: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel The Little House (a Caldecott Medal winner) Katy and the Big Snow Maybelle the Cable Car Virginia Lee Burton wrote and illustrated stories that have been entertaining children, parents, and grandparents for more than sixty years. Many of her books—with themes that honor a simple way of life and celebrate heroes who endure through determination and by adapting to change—have become classic American tales. With an introduction by Barbara Elleman, author of Virginia Lee Burton: A Life in Art, this attractive collection commemorates four of Burton’s most popular stories, each featured complete and unabridged. Their appeal today, as strong as when the books were first published, is a tribute to one of America’s most innovative illustrators, designers, and writers of stories for children.

Way out west in Cactus county lived a horse named Calico. She wasn’t very pretty, but she was smart and could run like greased lightning. When villain Stewy Stinker threatens to hold up Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, will Calico the Wonder Horse be able to save the day? This gift edition celebrates the 75th Anniversary of this classic tale by Caldecott medalist Virginia Lee Burton, the author of Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel. With an updated cover, it's the perfect holiday present for children of all ages.

Mike Mulligan está orgulloso de su hermosa y roja excavadora de vapor, Mary Anne. Ellos forman un equipo desde hace años y años, juntos han cavado grandes canales, han abierto el paso entre montañas, han aplanado las colinas y han alineado las curvas. Pero cuando las nuevas excavadoras comienzan a reemplazar a las grúas como Mary Anne, Mike se resiste a abandonar a su amiga. Los dos se van para el pequeño pueblo de Popperville, donde salen victoriosos en un gran desafío.

The amazing horse Calico is responsible for capturing a gang of bad men, finding and rounding up the stolen cattle, and seeing that the Christmas party is a success, even for the outlaws.

The story of an Irish steam-shovel artist and his old-fashioned steam-shovel, Mary Anne.

A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her.

A little engine decides it could be much faster without pulling all the other cars, so it takes off by itself.

Maybelle loves to carry people up and down the hilly streets of San Francisco, until the City Fathers decide that she should be taken out of service in the name of progress.

A little engine decides it could be much faster without pulling all the other cars, so it takes off by itself.