Puffer, a small rainbow fish, often cries "shark" to get himself out of trouble even when there is no shark, but one day when a real shark appears, Puffer faces real danger along with his friends.
a tall tale about a giant woman with a great big heart
Mora, Pat
2005
Do?na Flor, a giant lady with a big heart, sets off to protect her neighbors from what they think is a dangerous animal, but soon discovers the tiny secret behind the huge noise.
Contains life-action dramatizations of nine tall tales and legends, presenting the stories of Annie Oakley, Ponce de Leon, Davy Crockett, John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, and others.
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.
A boy tells his teacher about his wild summer adventure, including being captured by a giant squid and rescued by a submarine. It's a story so unbelievable, it couldn't possibly be true - could it?.
Hals Halson, who is nearly as tall as the legendary Paul Bunyan, strides into a logging camp determined to prove himself the greatest lumberjack in North America, despite Paul's attempts at friendship.
