Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections series?"

"There are one books in the Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections series, published in 1991."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections series?"

"The first book in the Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections series is American Tall Tales, published in 1991."

Q: "What tall tales are included in American Tall Tales?"

"The book retells stories of legendary American folk heroes including Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, and others. Each tale is presented in Osborne's retelling style with illustrations."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	American Tall Tales	1991	Mary Pope Osborne	Buy

American Tall Tales (1991) collects retellings of classic American folklore characters and their legendary exploits. Mary Pope Osborne presents these stories of Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and other folk heroes in a style aimed at young readers, with accompanying illustrations by Michael McCurdy using woodcut prints.

The book has been a staple in elementary school classrooms and libraries since its publication. It preserves the exaggerated, larger-than-life quality of American tall tales while making them accessible to children. For readers interested in Osborne’s work beyond the Magic Tree House, this collection shows her skill at retelling traditional stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections series?

There are one books in the Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections series, published in 1991.

What is the first book in the Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the Mary Pope Osborne Short Story Collections series is American Tall Tales, published in 1991.

What tall tales are included in American Tall Tales?

The book retells stories of legendary American folk heroes including Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, and others. Each tale is presented in Osborne’s retelling style with illustrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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