The Legend of Lightning Larry: A Cowboy Tall Tale
Language: English
Published by Skyhook Press, 2018
- Hardcover
- New
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- Title
- The Legend of Lightning Larry: A Cowboy Tall Tale
- Author
- Shepard, Aaron
- Publisher
- Skyhook Press
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1620355604
- ISBN 13
- 9781620355602
- Illustrator
- Goffe, Toni
- Item weight
- 489 grams
#1 KINDLE (US) BESTSELLER FOR AGES 4-8 (JUNE 2013)
"One of the books every boy should have on his bookshelf." -- San Francisco Examiner
No outlaw could draw as fast as Lightning Larry. But what really terrified those bad men was that peculiar gun of his. It didn't shoot bullets. It shot light. And Larry always aimed for the heart.
Can Larry save the town of Brimstone from Evil-Eye McNeevil's outlaw gang? Find out in this rip-roaring original tale of a gunfighter with a huge smile and a hankering for lemonade.
TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS -- A READER'S THEATER SCRIPT FOR THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN AARON'S BOOK "STORIES ON STAGE" OR ON AARON'S WEB SITE.
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Aaron Shepard's many books for young people have won honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the American Folklore Society, and the National Council for the Social Studies. Once a professional storyteller, he specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature.
Toni Goffe is the illustrator and sometimes author of many well-loved children's books, including Aaron's "The Legend of Slappy Hooper" and Toni's own "Joe Giant's Missing Boot," used in the UK national reading curriculum. He is the winner of the 1993 Gold Medallion Book Award.
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"One of the books every boy should have on his bookshelf; girls will probably like the story too . . . The language is perfect, [with] the right dose of silliness to make both parents and children chuckle . . . The illustrations are ideal." -- Cindi Rose, San Francisco Examiner, Aug. 20, 2012
"A tall-tale superhero for our time . . . A readaloud that could lighten up classes well up in the elementary grades." -- Kirkus Reviews, Mar. 1, 1993
"Pass out the bandanas and dig out the spittoon. Read this story in an old-timer's voice, and everyone will have a good time." -- Chris Sherman, American Library Association Booklist, Mar. 1, 1993
"Move over, Wyatt Earp. Make room for a cowboy of a different caliber. A wide age range of listeners will request this one again and again." -- School Library Journal, Nov. 1993
"A rib-tickler . . . Kids will enjoy acting this out as readers theatre." -- Jan Lieberman, TNT, Spring 1993
"Lovely . . . Should reach the tickly bone of youngsters." -- Storyline, June 1993
"Perfect for telling or reading out loud." -- Katy Rydell, Stories, Spring 1993
"My class loved this story. Great to use when introducing tall tales." -- D. Peccianti, Reviews of All Resources (Monterey Peninsula United School District)
"Introduces one amazing cowpoke . . . Will have young listeners laughing out loud and asking you to 'read it again.'" -- Smithsonian, Nov. 1993
"Told in the spirited language of a true yarn-spinner, this is a rollicking picture book to warm the heart of just about everyone." -- Kids' Line, Summer 1993
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THE LEGEND OF SLAPPY HOOPER: An American Tall Tale. Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Toni Goffe. Slappy is the world's biggest, fastest, bestest sign painter, but he's TOO GOOD -- his pictures keep coming to life. Ages 5 to 12.
THE BAKER'S DOZEN: A Saint Nicholas Tale. Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Wendy Edelson. Van Amsterdam, the baker, is as honest as he can be -- but he may have something left to learn. Ages 4 to 12.
THE ADVENTURES OF MOUSE DEER: Tales of Indonesia and Malaysia. Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Kim Gamble. Mouse Deer is small, and many animals want to eat him -- but first they have to catch him! Ages 4 to 9.
QUACKLING: A Not-Too-Grimm Fairy Tale. Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Wendy Edelson. Quackling wants the money back he lent to the King, but he'll need the help of some very good friends! Ages 3 to 9.
WHICH SHOES DO YOU CHOOSE? Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Wendy Edelson. Katie goes to the store to buy shoes -- but with so many wondrous choices, how can she ever decide? Ages 2 to 8.
THE SEA KING'S DAUGHTER: A Russian Legend. Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Gennady Spirin. A poor musician is invited to play in the Sea King's palace, where he's offered more than riches. An A.L.A. Notable and N.Y. Times Best Illustrated. Ages 7 and up.
PRINCESS OF INDIA: An Ancient Tale. Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Vera Rosenberry. The princess Savitri must use all her wit and will to save her husband from the god of death. A California Collection selection. Ages 7 and up.
SKEETER AND THE WEASELS. Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Anne L. Watson. One day Skeeter noticed there were a lot of weasels. Ages 5 to 9.
CHRISTMAS TRUCE. Words by Aaron Shepard, pictures by Wendy Edelson. A true story of peace in the midst of World War I. Ages 9 and up.
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