Big Machines
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2017 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Big Machines

By Sherri Duskey Rinker, John Rocco (Illustrator)

Discover the magic behind Virginia Lee Burton's beloved creations.

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48 pages· 821 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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In Folly Cove, Virginia Lee Burton, known as Jinnee, wields her magical wands to bring to life enchanting characters like Mary Anne and Katy. For her sons, these BIG MACHINES are more than drawings—they're part of a wondrous world where imagination knows no bounds. As Jinnee's creations leap off the page, explore the heartwarming story of a mother whose art transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. What secrets lie behind her magical touch, and how do her creations continue to inspire generations? Dive into a tribute that celebrates the legacy of a cherished storyteller.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
821
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD640L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about writingBooks about 20th centuryBooks about girls and womenBooks about authors
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
500810
Publication
Published
September 5, 2017
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544715578

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