--- product_id: 8186047 title: "Mike Mulligan and More: A Classic Construction Story Collection About Hard Work for Children (Ages 4–8)" price: "¥9350" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8186047-mike-mulligan-and-more-a-classic-construction-story-collection-about store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Original Virginia Lee Burton illustrations Includes Caldecott Medal winner 4 complete classic picture books Mike Mulligan and More: A Classic Construction Story Collection About Hard Work for Children (Ages 4–8) **Price:** ¥9350 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Rediscover childhood classics that build tomorrow’s leaders! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mike Mulligan and More: A Classic Construction Story Collection About Hard Work for Children (Ages 4–8) - **How much does it cost?** ¥9350 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8186047-mike-mulligan-and-more-a-classic-construction-story-collection-about) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Iconic Illustrations:** Authentic artwork by Virginia Lee Burton, preserved in full color - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Features The Little House, a Caldecott Medal winner - • **Timeless Classics in One Hardcover:** Four beloved, unabridged stories that span generations - • **Enduring Themes of Hard Work & Adaptability:** Stories that inspire determination and resilience in young readers - • **Perfect Gift for Millennial Parents & Grandparents:** A nostalgic, beautifully bound collection that connects family generations ## Overview Mike Mulligan and More is a hardcover collection featuring four complete and unabridged picture books by Virginia Lee Burton, including the Caldecott Medal-winning The Little House. Celebrated for its timeless themes of hard work, resilience, and change, this anthology preserves original illustrations and stories that have captivated children and families for over 60 years. Highly rated and cherished across generations, it’s an essential addition to any preschool bookshelf and a perfect gift for parents and grandparents seeking meaningful, classic children’s literature. ## Description Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel plus three other classic picture book favorites, in one handsome hardcover. 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. This gift-ready and value priced hardcover belongs on every preschooler's bookshelf. Review: Beautiful Anthology - Beautiful book! I bought it for my grandnephew. These beautiful stories are timeless. I loved them as a child (many years ago) and my son who is now in his 40s loved them. Review: Sweet and simple stories. - Beautiful book. Wonderful compilation of one of my favorite children’s author. These books were originally published in the 1950’s and love the illustrations and the innocence of the stories. A perfect baby shower gift. ## Features - Mike Mulligan and More By Burton Virginia Lee Elleman Barbara INT ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #28,483 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Children's Trains Books (Books) #239 in Children's Books on Cars, Trucks & Buses #319 in Early Learning Beginner Readers | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 727 Reviews | ## Images ![Mike Mulligan and More: A Classic Construction Story Collection About Hard Work for Children (Ages 4–8) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jxY-T-AfL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Anthology *by M***M on August 3, 2026* Beautiful book! I bought it for my grandnephew. These beautiful stories are timeless. I loved them as a child (many years ago) and my son who is now in his 40s loved them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet and simple stories. *by A***C on September 5, 2025* Beautiful book. Wonderful compilation of one of my favorite children’s author. These books were originally published in the 1950’s and love the illustrations and the innocence of the stories. A perfect baby shower gift. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best stories *by K***V on March 5, 2026* A classic and a must have ## Frequently Bought Together - Mike Mulligan and More: A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury - James Herriot's Treasury for Children: Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small - A Little House Picture Book Treasury: Six Stories of Life on the Prairie --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8186047-mike-mulligan-and-more-a-classic-construction-story-collection-about](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8186047-mike-mulligan-and-more-a-classic-construction-story-collection-about) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*