tall tales

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 legend of Paul Bunyan, describing the lumberjack's immense strength, faithful friend Babe the Blue Ox, and their work to clear America's frontiers for farming.

Meet John Henry. Born with a hammer in his hand, he is the greatest steel-drivin' man that ever lived. Deep in the valleys of West Virginia John tirelessly clears huge boulders and lays hundreds of miles of railroad track with the help of his loyal friend, Willie. Watch him triumph over the steel worker's nemesis: the steam drill.

This book, in graphic novel format, tells of the exploits of Paul Bunyan, the mightiest logger that ever lived.

Presents folk tales and superstitions from central and southeastern Alabama, collected primarily between 1958 and 1962 by students from Troy State University, and includes selections from the Alabama Slave Narratives.

A collection of four classic folk tales in audio book format, including "Davy Crockett," "Rip Van Winkle," "Johnny Appleseed," and "Paul Bunyan.".

Leticia's grandfather, who was a vaquero as a young man, provides fanciful explanations for how he got his wrinkles, white hair, round belly, and stooped frame. Presented in English and Spanish.

Three Tall Tales of Josh McBroom, the farmer.