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Paul Bunyan by Steven Kellogg

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Paul Bunyan

Paperback – Picture Book, June 17, 1985

Steven Kellogg

HarperCollins · Paperback · February 3, 2004

Reading lane: U.S. Stories

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.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

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

Book Details

Authors
Steven Kellogg
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
February 3, 2004
Format
Paperback
Theme
U.S. Stories · Folktale Retellings
Reading lane
U.S. Stories

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Publisher Categories

  • Action & Adventure

  • Baby Animals

  • 19th-Century U.S.

  • Funny Stories

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  • Legends, Myths, Fables / General

  • Country Life

  • U.S. Stories

  • Imagination & Play

About This Book

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! I...

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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! 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.

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