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Pecos Bill
Average rating
4.2 out of 5
Based on 22 Ratings and 10 Reviews

Book Description
Brian Gleeson has drawn on old source materials to adapt a story that is rich in language and imagery and sheer nonsensical fun, and illustrator Tim Raglin has worked inspired magic on this legendary character from the Old West. Among the best traditional American tall tales, this one stands very tall indeed.
Book Information
PublisherSimon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (21 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages40
ISBN-100689812612
ISBN-13978-0689812613
Publication Date10/1997
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About Brian Gleeson (Author) : Brian Gleeson is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Brian Gleeson include Koi and the Kola Nuts (Rabbit Ears: A Classic Tale), Rabbit Ears set 3, Anansi (Rabbit E... more
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About Ry Cooder (Composer) : Ry Cooder is a published author and a composer of children's books. Published credits of Ry Cooder include Pecos Bill.
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About Tim Raglin (Illustrator) : Tim Raglin was born and raised in Independence, Kansas, where he lives today. Starting at age eight, he received private art instruction and quickly developed a fascination for illustrative art that c... more
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About Robin Williams (Narrator) : Robin Williams is a published author and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Robin Williams include Home Wasn't Built in a Day: Constructing the Stor... more
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3/8/2008 Kim Wheedleton said:
This is just a fun, fun version of the classic tall tale! And kids just love the illustrations - judging from the giggles and smiles of my 2nd and 3rd grade students each time I shared it with them. And to experience this book along with the audio by Robin Williams makes it even more of an absolut... more

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