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Texas Tall Tales DIY Journal

This Texas Tall Tales DIY Journal is a guide for using your own creativity while learning about one of the most unique genres in literature. The tall tale is a fun, often humorous story starring larger than life characters. What could be more Texan?

Below are some suggestions and resources for completing this journal, but students should choose materials that interests them!

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Happy Journaling!

Books to Consider

  • Pecos Bill by Steven Kellog
  • The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie DePaola
  • Thunder Rose by Jerdine Nolen
  • Tumbleweed Baby by Anna Myers
  • Diamond Jim Dandy and the Sheriff by Sarah Burell
  • The Great Texas Hamster Drive by Eric A. Kimmel

Videos

  • Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill
  • Pecos Bill, Told by Robin Williams with Music by Ry Cooder