Synopses & Reviews
Welcome to the world of the American tall tale!
A long out-of-print treasure returns! This loving and vividly illustrated celebration of America conjures up a time when tales were truly TALL. Set when the country was young and its horizons seemed endless, these epic stories portray a marvelous landscape where outsize legends grew and thrived. Sure to stir the imagination with its humor and wonderfully evocative illustrations, Animal Folk Tales of America features such celebrated figures as Pecos Bill riding a mountain lion; Davy Crockett getting outfoxed by a raccoon; and Paul Bunyan dealing with a mythological creature called a Rumptifusel. As author Tony Palazzo observes, these winning characters were fully and#147;of the new land and the new land loved them.and#160;Their great adventures and monumental deeds will forever remain in Americaand#8217;s collective memory.and#8221;
The legends include:
The Jumping Frog
A Tale of Pecos Bill
Paul Bunyan and the Little Blue Ox
Sweet Betsy from Pike
Johnny Appleseed
Davy Crockett and the Sensible Varmint
And many more!
Review
andquot; . . . a tribute to nonhuman creatures and the stories theyand#39;ve inspired across the world . . . and#160;This time, sea creatures come alive in prose, verse, and image . . . Rayand#39;s exquisite woodcuts echo the sentiments in each retelling, making this a book to be relished for its text, art, and overall design.andquot; andmdash;Booklist
Synopsis
A small collection of American tall tales featuring animals.
Synopsis
The sea is full of mystery and enchantmentand#8212;and this extraordinary collection captures every drop of its magic. Retold and illustrated by the renowned picture-book artist Jane Ray, The Little Mermaid and Other Fishy Tales features an international selection of captivating stories and poems: and#8220;The Fisherman and His Wife,and#8221; and#8220;Whalesong,and#8221; and#8220;Lobster Quadrille,and#8221; and#8220;The Ballad of John Silver,and#8221; and many more.
About the Author
Jane Ray has garnered rave reviews internationally for her many works with major publishing houses, including Orchard and Candlewick. This is Jane's first series with Boxer Books; The Emperor's Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales was published in Fall 2013.and#160;