John Henry by Julius Lester

Title: John Henry

Author: Julius Lester

Illustrator:  Jerry Pinkney     

Publisher:  Dial Books   

Year: 1994

Awards/Accolades:

Caldecott Honor

Summary:

When John Henry was born, all the animals of the forest came to greet him. When he was introduced, he leapt out of his mama's arms and grew to giant size in minutes. The next day he chopped down an acre of trees for firewood and still had time for a nap. So begins the legend of John Henry. 

Use in Classroom/Library:

Read aloud

Curriculum Connections:

Traditional tales; Tall tales

Special Features:

Back story of the book; 

This title is in the Knox County Public Library.