The American frontier and the pioneers who settled it are emblematic of the American spirit. From east to west, our country brought determined people of all backgrounds together in pursuit of the American dream.
In showing how past generations of Americans shaped the land and how the land shaped them, the tale of Paul Bunyan, “Sarah, Plain and Tall,” and “O Pioneers!” will foster in young readers an appreciation for our country. These books are great to introduce to your children this Fourth of July.
‘Paul Bunyan’ by Steven Kellogg
Pass on the story of a beloved figure of American folklore, with Steven Kellogg’s entertaining picture book, “Paul Bunyan.” The book provides readers with a biography of the lumberjack, beginning with his youth as a larger-than-life baby with a dream of helping in his family’s logging business. As Paul Bunyan grows (and grows), his adventures include grappling with grizzly bears and adopting Babe, his faithful blue ox. Paul Bunyan moves west, taking a logging camp and Babe with him. His travels take him all over America, introducing readers to the Appalachian Mountains, the plains of the Midwest, and the heat of Texas and Arizona….
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