American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne; Michael McCurdy (Illustrator)Call Number: CHP OSB 1991
ISBN: 0679900896
Publication Date: 1991-09-24
Illus. in full color. Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan, and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall" heroes featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales. "McCurdy's intricate wood engravings set these larger-than-life folk on majestic landscapes brimming with energy, rich with wildlife and local color. The author's thoughtful introduction and notes round out this superlative offering."--(starred)School Library Journal.