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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Book • 1939

Virginia Lee Burton

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel is a timeless story about love, loyalty, and adaptation in a changing world.

Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel Mary Anne, once renowned for their efficiency, struggle to find work as newer technologies emerge.

They take on a challenge to dig a cellar for a new town hall in a single day, leading to an unexpected yet heartwarming conclusion.

The book explores themes of perseverance and finding new roles in life.

Mentioned by

Samuel Arbesman

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Dave Collum

as a children's story that has a different meaning for children and parents.

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Mentioned by

Samuel Arbesman

as a children's author whose stories had a particular viewpoint around technology and technological change.

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Mentioned by

Gaurav Kikani

when explaining the story behind naming their first skid steer "Marianne".

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Mentioned by

Evie Colbert

as a favorite children's book to read to her sons.

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Mentioned by

Sam Arbesman

as an example of people having relationships and responses to different kinds of technology.

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