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The Tale of Paul Bunyan

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The Tale of Paul Bunyan by Lori Haskins Houran and Luke Flowers is a delightful children's book that recounts the legendary adventures of the giant lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, and his loyal companion, Babe the Blue Ox. The story offers a whimsical and humorous retelling of their larger-than-life exploits as they navigate the American frontier, creating rivers and landscapes with their colossal feats. This enchanting narrative is complemented by vibrant illustrations, capturing the spirit of American folklore for young readers.
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This delightful children's book might appeal to you if you're fascinated by folk tales and larger-than-life characters. With vibrant illustrations and a playful retelling, it captures the imaginations of young readers as they follow the adventurous exploits of a legendary lumberjack with his trusty blue ox by his side.

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The Tale of Paul Bunyan

Presents the story of the enormous lumberjack Paul Bunyan, who along with his blue ox Babe is said to have made the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota with his footsteps.

This terrific tall tale is about the tallest lumberjack ever and his big blue ox!

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This terrific tall tale is about the tallest lumberjack ever and his big blue ox! This terrific tall tale is about the tallest lumberjack ever and his big blue ox! Lumberjacks came and went, but none left their mark like the great Paul Bunyan. This Little Golden Book shares the very entertaining and very tall tale of everyone's favorite lumberjack and his giant ox, Babe. When Paul Bunyan was a baby, his first sneeze blew a flock of ducks south! When Paul Bunyan was a man, his footprints filled with rain, and each one turned into a lake! Paul Bunyan wasn't real, but young children will have a great time hearing his story and learning about tall tales.

Series: Little Golden Book

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984851796

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Crown Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Lori Haskins Houran is a former children's book editor at Random House and Golden Books. She's the author of My Little Golden Book About George Washington, My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed, and numerous leveled reading titles, including Too Many Dogs and The $25,000 Flight. Learn more about Lori at lorihaskinshouran.com. LUKE FLOWERS is an author/illustrator living in Colorado Springs with his wife and three children. He began his lifelong dream of illustrating children's books in 2014, and has had more than 45 books published since then. When he's not illustrating in his creative cave, he enjoys puppetry, playing banjo, basketball, and having adventures with his family.

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