tall tales

Recounts the wild adventures of Davy Crockett, including his tangles with a wrestling bear, eagles that wish to pull out his hair, and an alligator he rides up Niagara Falls.

In his logbook, Captain Redbeard the pirate relates his adventures, including mutiny, ongoing battles with jelly beans, and a mysterious island called Fundorado.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the fictional folk hero, Paul Bunyan, who is said to have created the logging industry in America.

Tall tales of the mighty logger, including his birth and his adventures in a logging camp, in the South Dakota forests, and among the California redwoods.

Carlita, a little girl who wants to be a cowgirl, does not run and hide when a twister comes to town, but ropes it instead.

Pecos Bill read by Robin Williams,is the great American tall tale about the brother of coyotes,creator of the Great Salt Lake and rider of cyclones.With Robin Williams' many voices,original music by Ry Cooder and fanciful illustrations by Tim Raglin,this yarn is rich in language,imagery and sheer nonsensical fun.

A collection of twelve humorous tales including how the rhinoceros got his skin and the leopard got his spots.

Introduces children to the life of John Chapman, who became known as the American icon Johnny Appleseed, describing his gentle spirit, perseverance, respect among Native Americans, and link with the natural world.