Books like American Tall Tales by Adrien Stoutenburg

A timeless adventure where Dorothy and her companions journey through Oz to seek the Great Wizard’s help and find their own courage, heart, and brains.

More stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, and scary songs for bedtime tales.

A courageous Ojibwe girl saves her family, and her bravery summons the tender lady’s slipper flower into the world in this retelling of a Native American tale.

A collection of spooky stories for young readers, blending traditional folklore with modern horror tales.

Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster . . . More often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to a stereotypical idea of masculinity. But what if you're the introvert kind? What if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword? What if you want to cry when you're feeling sad or angry? What if you like the idea of wearing a dress? There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative. It is an extraordinary compilation of 100 stories of famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and innovator in his own way, and all going on to achieve amazing things. Entries include Frank Ocean, Salvador Dalí, Rimbaud, Beethoven, Barack Obama, Stormzy, Ai Weiwei and Jesse Owens - different sorts of heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.

A lively collection of nine American tall tales featuring folk heroes like Paul Bunyan, John Henry, and Sally Ann Thunder Ann, brought to life with colorful illustrations and historical notes.

Turtle outwits Beaver in a swimming race for a pond, teaching Beaver to share.