Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton

In this loving tribute to Virginia Lee Burton, the New York Times best-selling creators Sherri Duskey Rinker and John Rocco pay homage to the storied life of one of the most beloved creators in children's literature. Everyone in Folly Cove knows Virginia Lee as "Jinnee." With her magical wands she can draw whatever she imagines, but for her sons Aris and Michael, she draws the most wonderful characters of all: BIG MACHINES with friendly names like Mary Anne, Maybelle, and Katy. Her marvelous magical wands can make anything move--even a cheerful Little House.


Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 09/05/2017
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780544715578
Age: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 500810 / Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2017 pg. 112
Booklist 08/01/2017 pg. 50
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 08/07/2017
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 46
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2017 pg. 126
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Sherri Duskey Rinker is the number one best-selling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. www.sherririnker.com

John Rocco? is the number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, includingBlizzard, and Blackout, a winner of the Caldecott Honor. roccoart.com/index.html