Virginia Lee Burton ✓

(1909–1968) children's writer United States

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Virginia Lee Burton (1909–1968) was a United States children's writer, known for The Little House|Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel.

About Virginia Lee Burton

Virginia Lee Burton, also known by her married name Virginia Demetrios, was an American illustrator and children's book author. She wrote and illustrated seven children's books, including Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1939) and The Little House (1943), which won the Caldecott Medal. She also illustrated six books by other authors.

Known for:

The Little House|Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Notable works:

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Awards:

Caldecott Medal|Zilveren Griffel|Caldecott Honor

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