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She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.

Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. By recounting actual events in San Francisco's effort to keep the city's cable cars running, this classic story illustrates how the voice of the people can be heard in the true spirit of democracy. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Virginia Lee Burtons original art for Maybelle the Cable Car was retrieved from the archives of the San Francisco Public Library to re-create this edition with all the vibrant charm of the original, which was published in 1952. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She is the author of many classic childrens picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burtons books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. The Five Owls - About the Author Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. Review Quotes The reissue of Maybelle the Cable Car, with original art retrieved from the San Francisco Public Library archives, is a happy occasion. Summary: Maybelle loves to carry people up and down the hilly streets of San. Book Synopsis By recounting actual events in San Franciscos effort to keep the citys cable cars running, this classic story illustrates how the voice of the people can be heard in the true spirit of democracy. Maybelle, the cable car, written and illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton. About the Book By recounting actual events in San Franciscos effort to keep the citys cable cars running, this classic story illustrates how the voice of the people can be heard in the true spirit of democracy.