| Paul Bunyan Anniversary Edition Contributor(s): Kellogg, Steven (Author), Kellogg, Steven (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0688058000 ISBN-13: 9780688058005 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: With bounding glee, Steven Kellogg brings to life the legend of Paul Bunyan. Together with his blue ox Babe and his crew, Paul Bunyan fights the wild Gumberoos, digs out the Great Lakes and gouges out the Grand Canyon. "Paul Bunyan and Steven Kellogg--a splendid pair indeed!"--"Booklist". Full-color illus. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States |
| Dewey: 398.220 |
| LCCN: 83026684 |
| Lexile Measure: 1030 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.45 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 9134 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kellogg, Steven: - 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 100 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. |