The Bunyans

Children's DVDs

Math Literature

Science Literature

Social Studies Literature

Educational Games

Resource Books

Reading Tips

Features for Teachers

Parent and Teacher Benefits

About Us

Contact Us

Store Policies

Privacy Policy

by author, title or keyword:

Home > Store > Tall Tales > The Bunyans

Product #:	0590480898
Description:	One of the rootin'-est, tootin'-est, riproarin'-est heroes of American tall tales is given a whole new lease on life as Wood imagines an entire family of Bunyans. When Paul, the legendary lumberjack, meets Carrie McIntie, a giantess "banging a behemoth pickax against a wall," it's love at first sight. They produce two children, a "jumbo boy" named Little Jean and a "gigantic girl" named Teeny. Wood (The Napping House) exuberantly blends outrageous exaggeration with fantastical geography lessons: Pa Bunyan scoops out Niagara Falls to enable Teeny to shower an infestation of pesky bears from her maple syrup-ridden hair; Ma Bunyan creates Old Faithful by poking holes in Wyoming with her pickax to release hot water for the laundry and dishes; and so on. Shannon (The Amazing Christmas Extravaganza) joins Wood in this rollicking ride with archly humorous illustrations. Who can resist a retired Ma and Pa Bunyan, for example, dressed in leisure wear and playing croquet in the desert? Author and artist clearly had fun here, and readers undoubtedly will, too. Ages 4-9.
Retail Price:	~~$15.95~~
Price:	$10.85

Click for larger image

Price: $10.85

The Reading Nook
5600 Massee Post Road
Adel, GA 31620
USA
Phone: 229-549-8534
Toll Free: 1-800-891-4215
Fax: 229-549-6374

© Copyright 2012 - The Reading Nook
Privacy Policy

Babies/Toddlers