Paul Bunyan
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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2026 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Paul Bunyan

Written by Robert Georgeson · Illustrated by César Samaniego

Part of the Folk Legends series

A giant lumberjack and his huge ox tramp across a young country.

24 pages· 384 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 510L· AR 2.4 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Paul Bunyan, a lumberjack of enormous size, travels across the United States in the late 1800s with Babe, his giant ox, and their adventures turn them into folk heroes. A short illustrated retelling for early readers, with a map, a glossary and a page on the legend.

From the publisher

Would you like a giant ox friend? Early fluent readers join lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his giant ox, Babe. Read along as they travel across the United States in the late 1800s and cement their status as folk heroes. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive and educational reading experience. Children can learn more about Paul Bunyan using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, a snapshot of Paul Bunyan's folk hero status, and a map showing places where Paul and Babe traveled. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative fiction for emerging readers. Paul Bunyan is part of Jump!'s Folk Legends series.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
384
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
510L
AR book level
2.4
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
559672
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~N
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
August 1, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9798896624677

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