I Was Born About 10,000 Years Ago: A Tall Tale

From Publishers Weekly In this romp through time, a teller of tall tales situates himself in the middle of a host of history-making events. "Adding comical original verse and ebullient full-page art, Kellogg wreaks playful havoc," said PW. Ages 4-up. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 2?A tall tale based on a traditional folk song, related here as a story within a story. An assortment of endearing children spin their yarns, weaving outrageous tales of what they have witnessed. Everything from seeing Pharaoh's daughter fish Moses out of the water and Columbus's discovery of the New World, to driving cattle with Pecos Bill and playing hopscotch on the moon are a part of these kids' whoppers. As the main events are pictured in Kellogg's typical cartoon style, the young raconteurs appear below, entertaining one another with their miraculous feats. This title will be an unusual lead-in to induce interest in historical events and their time frames. Humor abounds in the vivid illustrations and the text; one such example is a sign displayed on one of Columbus's ships that "This voyage is made possible by our royal sponsors, Ferd and Iz." Legends such as Paul Bunyan and Babe, Johnny Appleseed, and Pecos Bill can also be introduced. The book ends on a good note with the catchy score for the book's title song. Sure to inspire a chuckle or two from young and old alike.?Kathy Mitchell, Gadsden Co. Public Library, Quincy, FLCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.