Leonard weisgard 19162000 was a beloved and awardwinning illustrator of more than 200 childrens books, perhaps best known for his collaboration with the author margaret wise brown. Dragon too construction toys excavator truck with lights and sounds. The vintage metal steam shovel toy features a red cab and arm, marked no. Handcrank childs steam shovel antique toys, vintage toys, old fashioned toys.
Unfollow vintage steam shovel toy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Flatout get it this absolutely has to be the quirkiest little golden book in the publishers 75year history. As for the other books in the list, we have found that most of them come to market. Scuffy the tugboat and his adventures down the river. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition childrens. A decal affixed to the side of the cab is marked tonka toys mound metalcraft inc. They sold thousands of them, and its the perfect toy for a child because it had a lot of action, itd scoop up dirt, take it outside, have a lot.
Antique structo toys steam shovel excavator digging old tin pressed metal toy. This book by virginia lee burton was first published in 1939. The last words of each line in a golden shovel poem are, in order, words from a line or lines taken from a brooks poem. Gertrude crampton 19091996 wrote the beloved classic little golden books tootle published in 1945 and scuffy the tugboat published in 1946, both of which have never been out of print. Our 2 year old grandson loves the detailed pencil drawings of his favorite thing, which he calls a tractor.
I made this based on a picture included here, no plans, just a materials list and an assembly view, so i had to improvise a little. The 1930s are bookended by two classics of childrens literature. Bargain johns antiques antique keystone steam shovel. Antique cast iron hubley large size general toy steam shovel truck dual wheels. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A shovel can be used to dig holes in any location where there is no obstruction, such as stone paths, ground designs, buildings, structures and trees. Robert klein, jason biggs, tina fabrique, sherryl marshall, catherine russell, heidi stallings, rachel graham. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel isbn 0590758039 is a childrens book by virginia lee burton. Bargain johns antiques antique keystone steam shovel ride. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Top race excavator toy trucks construction toys, excavator toys for boys, diecast metal truck toy, kids tractor toys 1.
First published in 1939, it features mike mulligan, a steam. It was christmas and her mother and father gave her a steam roller. Dumping is accomplished by pulling the cord tied to the bottom of the shovel. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel by virginia lee burton. Its about what work is for so children can have schools, food, shelter, homes, and railroads with. The inseparable duo digs the great canals for the big boats to travel through, cuts through the large mountains so trains can pass, and hollows out the deep cellars for the great skyscrapers in the city. Old childrens books you have to explain coal, steam shovels, etc but her.
Spin the spinner and travel around the game board featuring your favorite little golden books characters. It was really a kind of serious topic for a childrens book. Crampton was born in new york in 1909, and studied at the university of michigan, ann arbor. Presently paying up to five thousand dollars for any prewar buddy l truck or green buddy l bus in near mint condition. Toy story little golden book favorites disneypixar toy. A wooden toy for small children, they can sit on the top of it and manipulate the levers to move the bucket.
Keystone ride em steam shovel m348 the toy auction. The brave little steam shovel by alf evers 1951 a small steam shovel wants to work a tough job. The steam roller illustrated by bob staake little golden. Purchase of this kids tee sends one book to a community in.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A wonderful story of a little steam shovel looking for acceptance out in the real big world. Book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3. As big as a whale doc mc stuffins babes in toyland.
Margaret wise brown 19101952, best known as the author of goodnight moon, wrote countless childrens books inspired by her belief that the very young were fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. This tin toy steam engine boiler is a great replica of the real old time boiler with moving parts. Jan 4, 2014 mike mulligan and his steam shovel is a childrens book by virginia lee burton. The steam shovel appears to retain its original paint, and comes with the original wheels.
Mike mulligan and his steam shovel mary anne make quite a team. Spin the spinner and travel around the game board featuring your favorite little golden books characters if you land on one of the special spaces you might have to bark like the poky little puppy, toot like tootle, meow like the shy little kitten or honk like scuffy the tugboat. Buy mike mulligan and his steam shovel opposites game. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel is a childrens book by. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel whose name was mary anne are hard workers. Nov 21, 2009 its a pleasure to present to you an early golden book video classic, scuffy the tugboat and other stories formerly released as 3 favorite stories. If you land on one of the special spaces you might have to bark like the poky little puppy, toot like tootle, meow like the shy little kitten or honk like scuffy the tugboat. Download high quality shovel clip art from our collection of 41,940,205 clip art graphics. Since it was first published in 1939, mike mulligan and his steam shovel has delighted generations of children. Steam shovel wooden toy 3d cad model library grabcad. Mar 2, 20 1920s toy steam shovel, marion ohio, steel, stay safe and healthy.
Rare 1940s tick tock toys firestone steam shovel wood is a wonderful rare 1940s tick tock toys wood fairlawn excavating co. Jun 15, 2015 a page from mike mulligan and his steam shovel. Mulligan his and mike new in steam shovel toy box collectors shovel steam steam box shovel collectors mulligan steam shovel in his toy mike and new. Flora such as flowers, fruit, saplings and bamboo shoots can be buried within holes in order to grow them.
From the early 1900s this old toy is very rusty and needs a lot of tlc. Notice that there is still the original paper stickers on the toy that read, keystone rideem reg. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki. The bright orange steam shovel uses two manually controlled cranks to raise, lower, and extend the shovel. Margaret wise brown 19101952, best known as the author of goodnight moon, wrote countless childrens books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them.
See more ideas about earth moving equipment, shovel and heavy equipment. Vintage keystone antique toy steam shovel vintage antique toy steam shovel a dinosaur. It is considered a classic favorite of childrens literature. Shovels in the animal crossing series are used to dig holes and bury items in the ground. His steam shovel burton weekly reader childrens book club. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The golden shovel anthology celebrates the life and work of poet and civil rights icon gwendolyn brooks through a dynamic new poetic form, the golden shovel, created by national book awardwinner terrance hayes the last words of each line in a golden shovel poem are, in order, words from a line or lines taken from a brooks poem.
The exception to this, to a certain extent, is the first edition 200200 of seusss milestone book, the cat in the hat, and to a large extent, is the first state stickered of green eggs and ham the first state of green eggs does not surface too often. I mean, anything that gets a 4 year old thinking about free will and determinism cant be all that bad a book. Usa toyz beach toys for toddlers 8pk sandbox toys for kids with dump truck, sea animal sand molds, beach shovel, sand tools 4. Piece is is in ok to good condition with wear, some rust and paint loss but over all still looks pretty nice considering its age. She is the author of many classic childrens picture books, including mike mulligan and his steam shovel and katy and the big snow. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Published in 1953, i managed to buy an original printing. The cords are all original and in excellent, usable condition. Get the best deals on mike mulligan and his steam shovel when you. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel is a memorable childrens book by virginia lee burton and it is about how a man named mike mulligan tries to prove to everyone that his steam shovel, mary anne, can dig up a huge cellar for the new town hall in one day. Browns stories, so when random house asked me to illustrate the steam roller as a little golden book, i was flatout honored.
As he grows older the poignant story of a steam shovel that has become obsolete will be more relevant to him. Its a pleasure to present to you an early golden book video classic, scuffy the tugboat and other stories formerly released as 3 favorite stories. A circa 1920s steam shovel metal toy, possibly by buddy l toys. Tibor gergely 19001978 brought to life two of the most popular little golden book characters.
This book parallels with events children have to face in life. Books similar to mike mulligan and his steam shovel. The golden shovel anthology celebrates the life and work of poet and civil rights icon gwendolyn brooks through a dynamic new poetic form, the golden shovel, created by national book awardwinner terrance hayes. Courtesy houghton mifflin harcourt this article is more than 4 years old. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel vhs 1990 golden book 25. Buddy l museum offering free advice on all prewar buddy l toys, vintage buddy l trucks, antique buddy l t rains and all large sturditoy toy trucks seeking antique keystone toy trucks, large buddy l toy trains,red keystone steam shovel or black buddy l dump truck in good or better condition. This comprehensive set includes the basics a water can, a bucket and a shovel, but it also comes with a clear bag that holds all of the various toys. I think this one, digger dan, belongs in that group. Unfollow steam shovel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. All color photos of real life animals dressed as humans and playing with real toys. Well, when i read this book i was amazed at how this book turned out. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel is a classic book for young children. A boy has lots of toys but enjoys playing with the clothes basket most of all. Vintage sturditoy steam shovel, pressed steel toy, early piece, rare vintage pressed steel sturditoy early steam shovel or scoop.
This is an all original keystone rideem steam shovel tin play toy. Among her many bestselling books are the little island, the golden egg book, the color kittens, and the sailor dog. First published in 1939, in the wake of the great depression, it features mike mulligan, a steam shovel operator, and his steam shovel mary anne. Buddy l museum helping collectors buy and sell buddy l toys since 1968. Soft childrens book cover tshirt of mike mulligan and his steam shovel by virginia lee burton. Antique 1920s keystone rideem steam shovel pressed steel. Mulligan his and mike hardcover 1939, steam burton virginia 20th by shovel lee lee 20th shovel by mulligan steam burton 1939, his virginia mike and hardcover vintage 1949 tonka steam shovel original string and decals original condition vintage 1949 tonka. Items can also be buried in the ground, and are marked with a small starshaped crack. It is an essential tool for planting flora, unearthing fossils to donate to the museum, and removing stumps from trees that have fallen to an axe. List of little golden books titles little golden books. Among her many bestselling golden titles are home for a bunny, the golden egg book, mister dog, the color kittens, seven little postmen, and the sailor dog. This steam shovel was one of the first toys made for them. Were also the countrys leading buyer of vintage sturditoy trucks and antique keystone toy trucks regardless of condition if you need advice restoring selling your keystone toy truck bus or trains email.
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