Andrea P. Smith

Summary: This book tells how a Father explains to his child the legend of Paul Bunyan. The Father's story follows a timeline of historical events beginning in 1607 when logging begins in America to 1996 and a U.S. stamp was made of the legendary Paul Bunyan.

Reaction: This is cute story with some interesting historical events as to the legend of Paul Bunyan.

Extension: It has very colorful illustrations. It is put in a comic book format with conversation bubbles, and strips of historical information. It goes from "present time" to "past time" very smoothly with the help of the illustrations. In a class room it can be used for its history, having a search to see what other events took place in the years mentioned.… (más)