With his talent for regional accents, Scott Snively takes the listener directly to that part of the United States and creates vivid characters.” - AudioFile “In this fine recording, Osborne has selected American greats and, from each body of adventure, timeless episodes. – S.“American folk heroes of the nineteenth century spring to life in these splendidly retold sagas…Osborne’s reputation as a gifted raconteur is reaffirmed in this compendium, which retells the legends of familiar figures as well as lesser known personalities” - Publishers Weekly
I had heard some of these names before but not known the stories. My 7 and 9 year old boys and I are enjoying these American Tall Tales. Reviewsįabulous! Bought to go along with the Read Aloud Revival book club. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with her husband, Will Osborne, and her sister, Natalie Pope Bryce.
The creator of the Magic Tree House series, Ms. Mary has donated over 350,000 books to underserved children across the country through her Gift of Books program.
She spoke at the UN regarding the importance of worldwide literacy and was profiled on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams for her continued efforts. and abroad, visiting schools and speaking on issues related to children’s literacy. Osborne served as president of the Authors Guild, the country’s leading organization for published authors. Mary Pope Osborne is an ardent advocate and supporter of children’s literacy, and the award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including novels, retellings of mythology and folklore, picture books, biographies, and mysteries. Learning Through Literature also recommends A World Full of Animal Stories: 50 Favorite Animal Folk Tales, Myths, and Legends and A Year Full of Stories: 52 Classic Stories From All Around the World About The Author There are among nine “tall” heroes featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales, including Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and other American folk heroes. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of these collection of tales.
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