tall tales

A pioneer father transports his beloved fruit trees and his family to Oregon in the mid-nineteenth century.

Introduces folk hero Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe, relating some of the tall tales told about them throughout the country, exploring whether Bunyan might have been based on a real person, and revealing his legacy.

A collection of American tall tales featuring such legendary characters as Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, and Pecos Bill.

Abigail Muchmore's life is disrupted by the mischievous Mr. West Wind, but she finally figures out a way to calm him down and their relationship changes for the better.

Relates how the young hero Tai was born to a strong, hairy sea captain and the sister of the moon.

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.

Relates the exploits and adventures of the legendary American cowboy hero, Pecos Bill.

Recounts the life of the extraordinary lumberjack whose unusual size and strength brought him many fantastic adventures.

Presents some of the extravagant feats of the greatest logger of all time, Paul Bunyan.

Born about 100 centuries ago, the narrator has seen many things happen since he watched Adam and Eve eat an apple.