Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett

by Steven Kellogg, Caron Lee Cohen, Caron Cohen

Book Overview

On the day she is born this amazing baby proudly announces she can out-talk, out-grin, out-scream, out-swim, and out-run any baby in Kentucky. Within a few years Sally is off to the frontier, where she stuns a hungry grizzly bear, makes a lasso out of six rattlesnakes, and is more than a match for the mighty Mike Fink. And when Sally Ann rescues Davy Crockett from a pair of ferocious eagles, even her hornet's-nest bonnet and skunk perfume don't stop him from proposing marriage. You won't find Sally Ann in any history book, but that hasn't kept her from becoming an authentic American frontier legend and the unforgettable heroine of Steven Kellogg's most delightfully rip-roaring tall tale.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688140424
• ISBN13: 9780688140427
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A fun book for girls and boys of all ages!

This cute story about Davy Crockett's wife gives a new perspective on tall tales and American pioneer women. Steven Kellogg's illustrations are a joy as always.

My 7 yr old loves this story

This is about Sally Ann Thunder Ann, Davey Crockett's wife. It's a great American tall tale, and the illustrations are excellent. Your kids will love this story.

Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett: A Tall Tall

Steven Kellogg is wonderful telling the story of Sally Ann from her birth, her running, and the bear battle, to meeting and marrying Davey Crockett. Very strong woman. This folklore tale has excellent color illustrations. I would highly recommend this one for reading to and by the K through the 8th grade, along with a recommendation for teachers and parents, also.

one of my favorite chidren's books!

This was a great book especially for young girls. It tells the story of a female hero and all her adventures. Even after marrying Davy Crockett, one of the most famous folk hero's, Sally Ann remains independent and the greatest hero in the book. I highly recomend it to anyone, especially those interested in folk tales.