- a unique combination of tall tales about Davy Crockett’s wife–all quite outrageous and memorable
- convo: a boy says his sister is a liar (and it seems she is, but she proves him wrong), one page spread might scare a sensitive child (the next page diffuses the situation), a man & woman fall in love and marry
- dramatic and entertaining illustrations
- includes Author’s Note that points to more resources
Type: picture book
Ages: 4-8
Author & Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
This book is guaranteed to bring some giggles from your young listeners! The tall tales told of Davy Crockett’s wife include winning a marathon as a one-year-old, swimming underwater for an hour, flipping the strongest arm wrestlers, etc. The pictures are great as we see her performing all sorts of feats, living in the wilderness, hibernating with bears, and more.
If you can find a copy, work it into your read-alouds or American history studies!