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American Tall Tales (Puffin Books)
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American Tall Tales (Puffin Books) Paperback - 1976

by Adrien Stoutenberg, Richard M. Powers (Illustrator)

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Puffin, 1976-10-28. Paperback. Used:Good.
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  • Title American Tall Tales (Puffin Books)
  • Author Adrien Stoutenberg, Richard M. Powers (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Condition Used:Good
  • Pages 112
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Puffin, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 1976-10-28
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # DADAX0140309284
  • ISBN 9780140309287 / 0140309284
  • Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.82 x 5.06 x 0.32 in (19.86 x 12.85 x 0.81 cm)
  • Ages 07 to 10 years
  • Grade levels 2 - 5
  • Reading level 910
  • Library of Congress subjects Folklore - United States, Tales - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 76028350
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.220

Summary

Eight exciting classic American Tall Tales! This collection includes the famed stories of Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Stormalong, Mike Fink, Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and Joe Magarac, with evocative illustrations by Richard M. Powers.

From the publisher

Adrien Stoutenberg was a poet and writer of children's fiction. Having written over forty books, she is best known for her poetry collection Heroes, Advise Us, which was the 1964 Lamont Poetry Selection.

Richard M. Powers was a prolific illustrator, best known for his work illustrating science fiction book covers such as Pebble in the Sky.

First line

Some people say that Paul Bunyan wasn't much taller than an ordinary house.

From the rear cover

Here are the most robust characters in American legend. Told by a poet with a poet's ear for the impact of words, these American mavericks walk and talk accross the pages in a free, wide way, as they walked and talked accross the free, wide America of pioneer days.

Media reviews

"Told by a poet with a poet's ear for the impact of words, these American mavericks walk and talk across the pages in a free, wide way, as they walked and talked across the free, wide America of pioneer days."--Publishers Weekly

About the author

Adrien Stoutenberg was a poet and writer of children's fiction. Having written over forty books, she is best known for her poetry collection Heroes, Advise Us, which was the 1964 Lamont Poetry Selection.

Richard M. Powers was a prolific illustrator, best known for his work illustrating science fiction book covers such as Pebble in the Sky.