Paul Bunyan 20th Anniversary Edition (Reading Rainbow Book) | 
| Creator: Steven Kellogg
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 66325
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.2
ISBN: 0688058000
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.220973
EAN: 9780688058005
ASIN: 0688058000
Publication Date: June 7, 1985
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Amazon.com Review
Do you know how the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River were first formed? How about the Great Plains and the Grand Canyon? Some people think these wonders were established by the forces of nature, but those folks clearly haven't heard of Paul Bunyan, the "strongest, smartest, and tallest hero of the tallest of American tall tales." Paul and his pal, Babe the Blue Ox, were responsible for creating all these geographic features as they worked their way west with their unusual lumber crew. Paul's adventures begin when he is just a baby (who can lift a cow over his head) and continue as he grows into the biggest lumberjack in the world. All the basic stories about Paul Bunyan are here in this rollicking tale, as well as a few inventive incidents added by author and illustrator Steven Kellogg. Kellogg is well known for his stories about Pinkerton the Great Dane, retellings of classic tales such as Chicken Little, and illustrations for books such as How Much Is a Million? by David Schwartz. But Kellogg's most important contribution to children's literature is his series on American folk heroes, including Johnny Appleseed, Mike Fink, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett, and of course, the tallest hero of the tallest tale of all--Paul Bunyan. A great legend and great fun. (Ages 5 to 9) --Marcie Bovetz
Product Description
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.
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 A classic ruined February 12, 2008
What happened to the Paul Bunyan I remember from my childhood? This version has been dumbed down, sweetened up and turned into drivel. There is virtually nothing left of the stories I remember from my youth. Since when did Paul fight Gumberoos, make a popcorn blizzard or put green lensed glasses on Babe? I borrowed this book from the library because my boys and I were reading about the mid 1800's when the American tall tale originated, but this book was a not a good representation of that heritage.
Pablum August 2, 2006
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Saccharine cotton candy. About the only "real" thing left from the folk tales is Babe being found during a blue snow and staying blue. My grandkids' great great grandparents came from a logging past. Am I going to use this book to introduce them to heir own history? Absolutely not.
 Great Pictures for a Great Story! February 10, 2006
Paul Bunyan is a great book to entertain anyone. You'll love it! When I first read it I didnt want it to finish it. Can you believe it?! Paul Bunyan is the greatest character ever! Paul Bunyan gets raced in the Wild West fighting through anything that gets in his way. So watch out and dont run into him because he'll knock you off your feet!
Jeff's Book Review March 8, 2004
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is very funny and entertaining.It was funny to see how Paul Bunyan, who was gigantic as both a baby and an adult, delt with all of the people and monsters who were much smaller than him. This book has great pictures and will make you laugh.
 Wonderfully Illustrated! April 9, 2001
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is a very enjoyable story retold with the most captivating illustrations. The vocabulary telling this story is wonderful and is a great book to read to the young and an excellent book for the early reader. Children will enjoy this enhanced version! This is not a book to miss.
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