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FOLKTALES AND NURSERY RHYMES
Krensky, Stephen, Adapter

John Henry

48 pp. | Millbrook | August, 2006 | Library ISBN 1-57505-887-1 $23.93
(3) K-3 On My Own Folklore series. Illustrated by Mark Oldroyd. These entertaining books adapt for young readers the oft-told tales of larger-than-life North American folk heroes. The titles' humor, richly colored (although sometimes muddy) illustrations, and accessible text sprinkled with colloquialisms combine for an enjoyable read. A general discussion of folklore introduces each title, providing examples and definitions; Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill include age-appropriate further reading and websites. Review covers these On My Own Folklore titles: Calamity Jane, John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Pecos Bill.
Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

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