Tall Tales We know that books can be

Tall Tales

We know that books can be divided into two groups: Fiction and non-fiction books can be divided into groups. Today we will learn about a group of fiction books called Tall Tales

What is a tall tale? Tall Tales are fictional stories that stretch the truth. Tall tales are part of literature called folktales. Folktales are stories passed along by word of mouth and sometimes written down.

Tall tales were told in America by the settlers who made their homes in the American wilderness. After a long day's work, people would gather together and tell one another unbelievable stories about exaggerated weather, animals or characters.

Through the telling of the story, characters were given exaggerated characteristics. They are bigger or stronger than real people and solve problems in a way that is hard to believe.

Tall Tales you may heard… Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Sally Ann Thunder, Ann Whirlwind Crockett, John Henry, Pecos Bill, and Slue-Foot Sue.

What we know about Tall Tales…

A tall tale is a fictional story that stretches the truth. Details in the story are exaggerated.

Characters They are bigger or stronger than real people and solve problems in a way that is hard to believe.

Let’s learn more about Tall Tales and Folk Tales!