Title: Paul Bunyan
Author(Reteller)/Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Genre: Traditional Literature
Awards: N/A
Ages: 1st grade and up
Summary:
A traditional folk tale about an American legend, Paul Bunyan. It is said that he was the biggest baby ever to be born in Maine.As he grew up big and strong he began to help shape this country. He dug up all the great lakes. He dug out the grand canyon and formed all the mountains. He did all this with the help of his trusty blue ox, Babe.
Genre: Traditional Literature
Awards: N/A
Ages: 1st grade and up
Summary:
A traditional folk tale about an American legend, Paul Bunyan. It is said that he was the biggest baby ever to be born in Maine.As he grew up big and strong he began to help shape this country. He dug up all the great lakes. He dug out the grand canyon and formed all the mountains. He did all this with the help of his trusty blue ox, Babe.
Illustrations:
Kellogg creates a joyful and dun illustration pattern throughout the book. He really helps to set the mood of the story by using such fun color and texture in his illustrations that bring the characters to life.
Kellogg creates a joyful and dun illustration pattern throughout the book. He really helps to set the mood of the story by using such fun color and texture in his illustrations that bring the characters to life.
In the classroom:
Paul Bunyan is a classic american story. It is a part of the history and culture of the United States of America. It is good for students to be exposed to folktales, especially ones that reflect the country that they live in.
Paul Bunyan is a classic american story. It is a part of the history and culture of the United States of America. It is good for students to be exposed to folktales, especially ones that reflect the country that they live in.
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