Sally ann, of course, is the infant prodigy of speed and strength. Mike was a whole lot more than a keelboater yes, sir. One of the tall tales in the series that began with paul bunyan, this merry book features fink, grizzlybear wrestler and king of the mississippi river keelboatmen. This book would be an excellent mentor text for modeling exaggeration and simile in writing. Mike fink, born 177080, fort pitt now pittsburgh, pa. Mike fink was king of the keelboatmen the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on the mississippi. Kellogg splashes his customary exuberance across this latest tall. Later, when keelboats became the chief vessels of commerce on the ohio and mississippi rivers, he became the king of. A perennial favorite follows kelloggs other tall tales mike fink, 1992, etc. See more ideas about childrens books, childrens literature and book festival. Ive always loved steven kelloggs illustrations and cant wait for my son to be able to really. Give each person in the group a piece of paper, pencil, and scissors to create their foldable. If desired, give multiple copies of the book to the same group or use alternate text selections. Mike fink is a young man with a lot to prove and a good heart.
Mike fint is the main character in the tall tale about his life, becoming the king of the keelboatmen. He was a crack shot and the best grizzly and gator wrestler on the river. North dakota, american keelboatman of the old west, who became the legendary hero of the american tall tale as a youth fink won fame as a marksman and indian scout around fort pitt. Originally published in 1970, this is a 1st ed 1996 thus with 1 in number line. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The strongest baby in the world, mike fink, joins the rowdy keelboatman on the mississippi river. Mike fink by steven kellogg read aloud for kids youtube. He has also retold and illustrated the adventures of talltale heroes such as paul bunyan, mike fink, and johnny appleseed. The story takes place on the american frontier and ultimately on the mississippi river. Signed on flyleaf by steven kellogg with a large drawing of a kitty. Mike fink was king of the keelboatmen the strongest. Mike fink could supposedly wrestle crocodiles into submission and other such feats of strength practically from the time he was a baby, and although he was challenged many times by other river men in the southeastern united states of long ago, he.
Mike fink 9780688070038 by kellogg, steven and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Find new titles and get fresh teaching ideas by exploring book lists organized by author, holiday, topic, and genre. With mike fink, author and illustrator steve kellogg gathers up in one story all the classic elements of an american tall tale. Mike fink by steven kellogg, 97806885775, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Steven kellogg also wrote the mysterious tadpole and can i keep him. Steven kellogg is a beloved author and illustrator who has published than 100 picture books, including the classics the mysterious tadpole, can i keep him. Steven castle kellogg born october 26, 1941 in norwalk, connecticut is an american author and illustrator who has created more than 90 childrens books on november 12, 2011, kellogg was given an honorary doctor of humane letters from the university of findlay in ohio. Kellogg has accumulated a bevy of prizes and accolades over the course of his extensive career, including parents choice, boston globehorn book, and irma simonton black awards, to mention but a few. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Mike fink by steven kellogg 1998, paperback for sale. Steven kellogg born october 26, 1941, united states of. Sign in to check out check out as guest adding to your cart the item youve selected was not added to your cart. Mike fink, the largerthanlife hero of american folklore, was the most daring and rugged frontiersman on any american river. Mike fink by steven kellogg, 9780683454, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Mike fink, the largerthanlife hero of one of americas favorite tall tales, was the most daring and rugged frontiersman on any american river. Mike fink was king of the keelboatmen the strongest, rowdiest bunch of. Mike fink by steven kellogg paul bunyan by steven kellogg pecos bill by steven kellogg thunder rose by jerdine nolen american tall tales cd by jim weiss. In zesty prose and exuberant pictures, steven kellogg captures all the fun and adventure from mikes beginning as a runaway, when he was. Steven kellogg has illustrated more than a hundred books, including is your mama a llama.
All of his original illustrations were donated to the mazza museum of international art from picture books at findlay. Steven kellogg primary author only author division. The historical fink was a cruel man who came to a violent end, but kellogg depicts him as a friendlylooking, funloving youth. I honestly enjoyed this retelling of this unknown tall tale hero as before, i did not know much about mike fink until i read this book and now that i read this book, i am definitely looking forward to reading more stories about mike fink. Kellogg expands his collection of tall tales with johnny appleseed, mike fink, sally ann thunder ann whirlwind crockett, and i was born about 10,000 years ago. A tall tale, paperback by kellogg, steven, isbn 06885773, isbn 97806885775, brand new, free shipping in the us relates the extraordinary deeds of the frontiersman who became king of the keelboatmen on the mississippi river. Steven kellogg is currently considered a single author. Mike fink by steven kellogg read aloud for kids duration. In zesty prose and exuberant pictures, steven kellogg captures all the fun and adventure from mikes beginning as a runaway, when he was two days old, until he was king of the keelboatmen. I loved the way that steven kellogg brings humor and adventure to this tall tale as mike fink is constantly being shown taking down opponents that are much larger than him and yet, he is always determined to become the strongest keel boatman no matter what kind of odds are stacked against him. A tall tale by steven kellogg illustrator online at alibris. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. This tall tale is about the famous frontiersman, mike fink. Mike fink childrens books read aloud no clutter, no games, no pseudotv.
Mike fink by kellogg, steven 1998 paperback reprint the invisible moose when his beloved is captured, a shy moose summons his courage and, with the help of an invisibility potion, sets off to rescue her in new york city paperback 2006 edition. Mike fink is a folklore story retold and illustrated by steven kellogg. I love reading this book to myself but im waiting to read it to my son. They dont make em like mike these days, now do they. Mike fink was king of the keelboatmen the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on. The a tall tale book series by steven kellogg includes books johnny appleseed, paul bunyan, pecos bill, and several more. Mike fink steven kellogg paperback harpercollins publishers. Materials and information may be used for your own personal and school use. Though fink spends much of his time wrestling men or bears, kelloggs description of him seems bland in comparison to his glowing, energetic illustrations, and. A tall tale by kellogg, steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I loved the way that steven kellogg brings humor and adventure to this tall tale as mike fink is constantly.