American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne

As tantalizing as Osborne's storytelling are McCurdy's ( The Owl-Scatterer ) elaborate, full-color wood engravings, which in their robust stylization dramatically render the grandeur of these engrossing yarns. Also chronicled are heroes hailing from places other than the backwoods, including Stormalong, a giant sailor who as a baby was washed onto a Cape Cod beach by a tidal wave, and Mose, a New York City fireman immortalized in an 1848 Broadway play. Osborne's reputation as a gifted raconteur ( Favorite Greek Myths Beauty and the Beast ) is reaffirmed in this compendium, which retells the legends of familiar figures (Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill), as well as lesser known personalities, such as Crockett's fictional wife Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, a composite character shaped by tales of various real-life women. – S.American folk heroes of the 19th century spring to life in these splendidly retold sagas. I had heard some of these names before but not known the stories. My 7 and 9 year old boys and I are enjoying these American Tall Tales. Reviewsįabulous! Bought to go along with the Read Aloud Revival book club. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with her husband, Will Osborne, and her sister, Natalie Pope Bryce. There are among nine tall heroes featured in this exuberant collection of. The creator of the Magic Tree House series, Ms. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of these collection of tales. Mary has donated over 350,000 books to underserved children across the country through her Gift of Books program.

She spoke at the UN regarding the importance of worldwide literacy and was profiled on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams for her continued efforts. and abroad, visiting schools and speaking on issues related to children’s literacy.

Osborne served as president of the Authors Guild, the country’s leading organization for published authors. Mary Pope Osborne is an ardent advocate and supporter of children’s literacy, and the award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including novels, retellings of mythology and folklore, picture books, biographies, and mysteries.

Learning Through Literature also recommends A World Full of Animal Stories: 50 Favorite Animal Folk Tales, Myths, and Legends and A Year Full of Stories: 52 Classic Stories From All Around the World About The Author There are among nine “tall” heroes featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales, including Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and other American folk heroes. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of these collection of tales.

American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne