John Henry (Read-It! Readers: Tall Tales)

John Henry: The Legendary Steam Drill Contestant - A Spanish Language Version of the Classic Tall Tale! Are you looking for a captivating story that will inspire your children to never give up? Look no further than John Henry, the legendary steam drill contestant! This Spanish language version of the classic tall tale tells the story of a man with extraordinary strength and determination who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

Despite his incredible feat, John Henry died of exhaustion after his triumph, but his legacy lives on as an exceptional role model for children. With beautiful illustrations and simple language that is easy-to-read, this book is perfect for early readers or for parents to read aloud to their little ones.

The translation into Spanish is accurate and faithful to the original tale, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Don't miss out on this exceptional addition to any folklore collection! Other titles in this series include Pecos Bill; La leyenda de Daniel Boone; Johnny Appleseed; Paul Bunyan, and La pistolera Annie Oakley.

Recommended by Library Media Connection. About the Author: Christianne Jones is an award-winning author of books for younger children, including Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker, which won a 2013 Gelett Burgess Award and was a Midwest Book Award finalist, and Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie, listed as one of the 100 best children's books by popular parenting site babble.com. Don't wait any longer to introduce your little ones to this timeless tale of courage and determination! Order your copy of John Henry: The Legendary Steam Drill Contestant today!