A tall tale of a boy whose chewing gum habit saves him from a rattlesnake's bite.

A collection of tall tales about such American folk heroes as Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan.

A retelling of the tall tale about Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes, and how he grew up to become a cowboy.

"This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator."--Publisher's website.

Recounts some of the astounding adventures of the legendary New England sea captain who could tie an octopus in knots.

Relates the tall tale adventures of Mose Humphries, a nineteenth-century fireman in New York City.

Leticia's grandfather, who was a vaquero as a young man, provides fanciful explanations for how he got his wrinkles, white hair, round belly, and stooped frame.

Recounts the life of the extraordinary lumberjack whose unusual size and strength brought him many fantastic adventures.

William Bloom, is a young man who never really knew his now dying father, Edward - outside of the tall tales his dad told him about growing up. During Edward's last days William and his wife Josephine hold a bedside vigil next to the old man as he recollects elaborate memories of his youth. Still doubting the legends and folklore, William makes a journey to meet a mysterious woman from whom Edward had bought property. The story revolves around a...

The barn-tall old plainswoman Susannah DeClare braves deep snow and icy weather to fulfill her promise to deliver a load of handmade shoes to Chagrin Falls, Ohio, by Christmas.