American Tall Tales

Illus. in full color. Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan,and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall"...more

Illus. in full color. Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan,and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall" heroesfeatured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales."McCurdy's intricate wood engravings set these larger-than-life folk onmajestic landscapes brimming with energy, rich with wildlife and local color.The author's thoughtful introduction and notes round out this superlativeoffering."--(starred) School Library Journal.   less