Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan,

and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall" heroes

featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales.

"McCurdy's intricate wood engravings set these larger-than-life folk on

majestic landscapes brimming with energy, rich with wildlife and local color.

The author's thoughtful introduction and notes round out this superlative

offering."--(starred) School Library Journal.