Paul Bunyan
Paperback – Picture Book, June 17, 1985
HarperCollins · Paperback · February 3, 2004
A funny retelling of the tallest of tall tales, the rollicking adventures of Paul Bunyan and his great blue ox, paired with the extravagant and lively illustrations of Steven Kellogg.
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- Who it’s for
- A rollicking Paul Bunyan retelling pairs comic exaggeration with Steven Kellogg’s lively illustrations.
- Themes
- Tall tales, Folklore hero, Exaggerated feats
- Pacing
- Fast
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A funny retelling of the tallest of tall tales, the rollicking adventures of Paul Bunyan and his great blue ox, paired with the extravagant and lively illustrations of Steven Kellogg. Perfect for read-alouds full of laughter! Do you know who was the largest baby ever born in the state of Maine? What about who dug the Great Lakes? Or who gouged out the Grand Canyon? Why, it was Paul Bunyan, of course, America's finest, fastest, funniest lumberman and favorite folktale hero!
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In this engaging tale, beloved children's author Steven Kellogg combines exuberant illustrations with a hysterical text to create a truly legendary tale. This is a fun tall tale to share at home or in the classroom.
Tall-Tale Fun
A rollicking Paul Bunyan retelling pairs comic exaggeration with Steven Kellogg’s lively illustrations.
Come here for
- Outsize folklore and lumberjack humor
- Pictures with plenty of exuberance
Expect
- A funny, lively read-aloud
- A legendary hero and his great blue ox
Where it sits
| Myths & Fables | 60% |
|---|---|
| Animal Stories | 42% |
| Funny Stories | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- Baby Animals
- 19th-Century U.S.
- Funny Stories
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- Myths & Fables
- Country Life
- U.S. Stories
- Imagination & Play
- Authors
- Steven Kellogg
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 3, 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Tall tales · Folklore hero · Exaggerated feats
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure