Title: Choo Choo. The Story of the Little Engine Who Ran Away Author: Virginia Lee Burton Illustrator: Virginia Lee Burton Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Copyright: 1937 First Ed Binding: Hardback Size(inches): 12 x 9.1 x .35 <><><><><><><><><>>><><><><><><>>><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Caldecott Medal author/artist's FIRST BOOK The adventures of a beautiful little locomotive who decided to run away from her humdrum duties. 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. The book is written in rhythmic prose. Condition: Fair *Retired library book with usual stamps and markings *No writing or missing pages - multiple repaired tears at the bottom of pages from page turning. One chunk missing out of bottom of one blank page (see pink arrow in photos) *Interior text pages are clean *Spine and stitching secure *Hinge secure with no separation *Bumps to corners and spine *See PHOTOS All of our pictures are from the book or item you will recevie. We DO NOT use any stock photos. For other Vintage Books please visit our Esty Shop VintageBoundGifts.etsy.com and like our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/vintageboundgifts/