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Maybelle the Cable Car Paperback – Picture Book, March 31, 1997

by Virginia Lee Burton (Author, Illustrator)
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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.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    NP
  6. Dimensions
    9.5 x 0.12 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    March 31, 1997
  9. ISBN-10
    0395840031
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0395840030
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"The reissue of Maybelle the Cable Car, with original art retrieved from the San Francisco Public Library archives, is a happy occasion." The Five Owls —

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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; 1st edition (March 31, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395840031
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395840030
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.12 x 9 inches
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Virginia Lee Burton 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.

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LAL
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Children's Book- must have for Virgina Burton fans
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019
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Virginia Lee Burton is my favorite children's book author. Her stories are appealing to both kids and adults and her language use is sophisticated and yet totally approachable to young listeners and new readers alike. The illustrations are always engaging, being full of life, depth and action; With the right mixture of whimsy and realism. Indeed, her stories provide fantastic opportunities to teach my kids about history, mechanical vehicles, and physics, as well as personal traits like honesty, integrity, courage and grit. I also appreciate that her main characters are often vehicles, which my kids love, but are always female, which is uncommon with trains, steam shovels, bulldozers and trolleys. Maybelle is of the same caliber as her other works and I really can't praise or recommend this or her other books enough
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D. Willman
5.0 out of 5 stars great classic
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
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As a grandmother I have found it very important to read classic books to our grandchildren in order to expose them to good literature at every age. This is by one of our favorite authors and it does not fail to produce a good story with captivating illustrations.
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Jack Snipe
5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013
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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.
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Agata
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
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We love all the book by this author. We read them over and over again.
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Jenna H.
4.0 out of 5 stars San Fransisco or bust
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2014
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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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ToniSea
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read along. Beautifully illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020
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Another great read along book the Virginia Lee Burton (Ie The Little House) and historical. My only regret was inability to find an inexpensive hard bound version
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5.0 out of 5 stars Three Cheers for Maybelle
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2014
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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.
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B. Farrar
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2015
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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!
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islander
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2017
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A classic. Another heart warming story from Burton - it joins her other books in our children’s favourites pile! Wonderful.
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Jill Dickson
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting explanation of Cable Car
Reviewed in Australia on April 16, 2022
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I am going to give it to our grandson, he likes vehicles and I think he will be fascinated.
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コーヒー大好き漫画は正義
5.0 out of 5 stars 絵本を開くとサンフランシスコの空気が流れてきます
Reviewed in Japan on January 28, 2014
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バージニア・リー・バートンの柔らかいタッチで描かれる古き良き時代のサンフランシスコの街とパーソナリティーを持ったケーブルカーやバス、そして美しい詩のような言葉使い。絵本のページをめくるたびに、サンフランシスコの風景が目の前に広がります。お子様が英語を理解できる場合は、5歳くらいから読み聞かせをしてあげると良いと思います。日本語で読まれる場合は、桂 宥子 ・石井 桃子　訳　の「ちいさいケーブルカーのメーベル」を原書と一緒に読まれると良いと思います。「ちいさいケーブルカーのメーベル」は原書の文の持つ詩的なニュアンスをそこなっていないと思います。しかし、何よりもまず、このバージニア・リー・バートンの書いた美しい文を英語で味わっていただきたいです。このお話は実際にあった「ケーブルカー廃止反対運動」を題材にしているので住民投票等に関する多少難しい言葉が２、３出てきますが、保護者の方が説明してさしあげれば理解できると思います。
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waku
5.0 out of 5 stars とてもいいお話です
Reviewed in Japan on May 12, 2014
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２歳の息子が、毎日読んでほしいと催促するほど、面白い本でした。
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ひろ
3.0 out of 5 stars 3才にはちょっと難しいかな。
Reviewed in Japan on November 5, 2005
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Choo　chooを大変気に入ったので、買ってみました。
普段見ない「ケーブルカー」のお話なのと、
投票の話があったりと、少し三歳には難しいかもしれません。
でも、細かいケーブルカーの描写は、さすが書いた人がお母さんといった感じです。
途中、けんかしていたバスと仲良しになったりする場面は
印象深かったようです。
繰り返しは見ていませんが、もう少し大きくなったらまた、テープを掛けてみようと思います。
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