bunyan, paul

Paul Bunyan is a legendary lumberjack and works alongside Babe the Blue Ox in stories. This title explores the history and cultural significance of these figures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.

Presents four American tall tales from storyteller Jim Weiss, featuring the legends of Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Pecos Bill, also includes a tongue-twisting tale of the Old West, and includes four dramatizations that children can perform on their own or together.

"An exploration of Paul Bunyan's introduction to most Americans from logging advertising man W.B. Laughead"--Provided by publisher.

In this graphic adaptation of the American folktale, Paul Bunyan is the biggest and strongest merman in the underwater city of Atlantis; at twelve years old he has already dragged the city away from a volcano and rescued a baby blue whale who is now his companion--but now he has to protect the citizens of Atlantis from five mega-sharks who are looking to have mermen for lunch.

Describes the exploits of Paul Bunyan and his pet, Babe the blue ox, exploring the claims that Paul Bunyon really existed, current research and his place in popular culture today.

Readers will love the folk tales describing the exploits of Bunyan and his pet, Babe the Blue Ox. Amusing images accompany the lively text, while fact boxes shed some light on each story’s origins.