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Today's picture book has striking scratchboard illustrations by artist Michael McCurdy. The lyrics from City of New Orleans by folk singer Steve Goodman provide the story (such a great song - so well written). Goodman won a Grammy for the song. A great songwriter was lost when he passed away in 1984.
American Tall Tales
by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Michael McCurdy
Alfred A. Knopf, 1991
My very first post featured
American Tall Tales,
illustrated by Michael McCurdy. New to blogger, I struggled to make it look presentable. I am reposting it to (a) do it justice and (b) because this is one of my favorite books.
First, the swooning: Michael McCurdy's wood engravings are very fitting for the folk tales. Folk tales are a part of literary history and McCurdy does it justice. I really like his depictions of the characters. They all look strong and larger than life, just like a folk hero should. The multi-color palette breathes life into them. It should also be noted that American Tall Tales was chosen as one of School Library Journal's "Best Books".
