American Tall Tales

American Tall Tales by mary-pope-osborne. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780590569309.

Illus. in full color. Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan, and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall" heroes featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales. "McCurdys intricate wood engravings set these larger-than-life folk on majestic landscapes brimming with energy, rich with wildlife and local color. The authors thoughtful introduction and notes round out this superlative offering."--(starred) School Library Journal. Illus. in full color. Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan, and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall" heroes featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales. "McCurdys intricate wood engravings set these larger-than-life folk on majestic landscapes brimming with energy, rich with wildlife and local color. The authors thoughtful introduction and notes round out this superlative offering."--(starred) School Library Journal.