Paul Bunyan

Informationen zum Autor Steven Kellogg was "moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story." He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Mr. Kellogg is an award-winning author and illustrator who has created more than one hundred children's books, including The Three Little Pigs , Paul Bunyan , Johnny Appleseed , and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett . He is the illustrator of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and The Baby Beebee Bird . Mr. Kellogg is a recipient of the David McCord Citation and the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature. He lives with his wife, Helen, in upstate New York. Steven Kellogg was "moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story." He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Mr. Kellogg is an award-winning author and illustrator who has created more than one hundred children's books, including The Three Little Pigs , Paul Bunyan , Johnny Appleseed , and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett . He is the illustrator of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and The Baby Beebee Bird . Mr. Kellogg is a recipient of the David McCord Citation and the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature. He lives with his wife, Helen, in upstate New York. Klappentext Who was the largest baby ever born in the state of Maine? Who dug the Great Lakes? Who gouged out the Grand Canyon? Why, Paul Bunyan, of course, America's finest, fastest, funniest lumberman and favorite tall-tale hero. Zusammenfassung 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. ...

Product details

• Authors: Steven Kellogg
• Assisted by: Steven Kellogg (Illustration), Steven Kellogg (Reader / Narrator)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.02.2004
• EAN: 9780688058005
• ISBN: 978-0-688-05800-5
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 279 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE FICTION: People & Places / United States / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Legends, Myths, Fables / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Imagination & Play, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / 19th Century, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Lifestyles / Country Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural