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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.
媒体推荐"The reissue of Maybelle the Cable Car, with original art retrieved from the San Francisco Public Library archives, is a happy occasion." -- Review
Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. 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 lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.
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If you read the chronicle of the book that comes along with it, you will discover that Virginia Lee Burton basically lived this book, breathed it, researched it heavily before she wrote it. The story is a combination of political activism and an account of the old cable car lines in San Francisco. Like "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel," Ms. Burton's objective is to take children beyond the typical over-simplistic morality tales found in other books, and into the more complex yet delightful world of real life. Like her work in Mike Mulligan and Katy And The Big Snow, Ms. Burton focuses on working class stories where the underdog triumphs through perseverance, guts and intelligence. And she writes so well that even my youngest child adores it. I am so happy that Virginia Lee Burton was in the world, writing her books and sharing her joy, her vision of daily life, work, and everyday happiness.
We bought this because we have many others stories by same author (Little House, Katy, Mike Mulligan) and wanted to add this to our collection. We read to my 3.5 year old. The book and text is much longer than I expected so the story is a bit too long for those with short attention spans but the illustrations and narrative are lovely.
I'm so glad that a friend recommended Virginia Lee Burton to us. This book captured the attention of my 7 yr old boy, & it has quickly become a favorite of his. The story of Maybelle teaches children how people have a say in government in a way that a child can understand. The illustrations are perfection: soft, whimsical, darling. We love this book!
Really love Virginia Lee Burton Books. I bought this for a present for my son. I know if any child loves trains, construction or tractors and any other for of transportation this book will be enjoyed. Really can't wait to see what comes next. When I was a kid I had "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel". Then My son received " Katy And The Big Snow". I can't wait to share this book. A Must book to read to any train fan. I would also encourage you to buy the other two books I mentioned above.
If you live there or are going to visit SF, this is intriguing and relevant. Otherwise, it's too regional to be nostalgic to everyone. It is well-written, fact-filled and the artwork is super cute - all under the guise of a simple story about transportation characters. We got it to add to our VLB collection but it's my least favorite.
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