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Search ISBN:1883332818 offer from Abebooks or used books from Alibris. American Tall Tales Reference Book. Classifications : Classics Children's Fiction Books on CD Audiobooks Formats Custom Stores Specialty Stores Books General Children's Fiction Books on CD Audiobooks Formats Custom Stores Specialty Stores Books General B . Click the following link to view the cover of American Tall Tales. Related topics: Classics. Children´s Fiction. Books on CD. Audiobooks. Formats. Custom Stores. Specialty Stores. Books. General. Children´s Fiction. requestid: 7d5e6594-d559-469f-a254-d98ba43c7e77
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1) Audio CD Book American Tall Tales by Audio Bookshelf. I remember loving these stories when I was a kid. I decided to purchase a collection to re-read, and with my nephews coming for a visit, thought it would be perfect read-aloud material. I received the book a few days before their arrival, looked at the Introduction, and sent it back the next day. I was saddened, but not surprised to see political correctness creeping into even these classics. The author decided that there were items in these old stories that run contrary to our modern sensibilities, such as "conquering nature" and I suppose some issues involving minorities, so she decided to leave out certain things and emphasize the "compassionate side" (author´s words) of these tall tale heroes. And of course she had to concoct a female tall tale character (sally windy whirlwind, or something like that) to complete the picture. Look, these stories were written and/or passed down from long ago. Yes, peoples´ sensibilities were different. Yes, there are parts of these stories, and so many others, that are, how shall we say, not sensitive to the feelings of some individuals. But that´s the way they were written, and that´s the way they were told. Come to grips with it. I wonder how this author would react if someone censored her writings? I´ll bet we can all guess.¤ 2) Audio CD Book American Tall Tales by Audio Bookshelf. I bought this book for a grandchild. I grew up with the stories and want to share them and the characters with him. Who hasn´t heard of at least one of the characters in the book: Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett?
The writing style will be easily understood by children in early elementary. The really exceptional part of this book is the Foreward. It easily and clearly explains how the stories in the book have become part of our US cultural heritage without needing to be an educator to understand it.
I highly recommend it to anyone considering this type of book.¤ 3) Audio CD Book American Tall Tales by Audio Bookshelf. This is an excellent collection of american folktales which both I and my siblings have enjoyed. It is well written and very enjoyable on the whole.¤ 4) Audio CD Book American Tall Tales by Audio Bookshelf. I had to buy this book for an education class i am taking, and I very much enjoyed it. It is a wonderfully told collection of American Folk Tales which both me and my siblings have enjoyed.¤ 5) Audio CD Book American Tall Tales by Audio Bookshelf. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of these collection of tales. There are among nine "tall" heroes featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales, including Paul Bunyan, JohnnyAppleseed, John Henry, and other American folk heroes.¤ Page Updated: Robert N. Goolsby, 2-Dec-2008, 18833328189781883332815, 280-000-460-730-110-181-8 
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