Paul's Bunion

A Tall Tale Resized

Dawn Quigley author Chief Lady Bird illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Levine Querido

Publishing:12th Nov '26

£13.99

This title is due to be published on 12th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Paul's Bunion cover

A laugh-out-loud retelling of Paul Bunyan's tall tales from a distinctly Native American perspective--from Dawn Quigley, the author of the award-winning Jojo Makoons series, and fine artist Chief Lady Bird. You’ve heard those tall tales about that giant lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, his big blue ox named Babe, and his girlfriend, Sally Anne Thunder Anne Whirlwind. How he created the Grand Canyon by dragging his axe, scooped out the hole for Lake Superior, and other feats of incredible strength that supposedly created the American landscape. But you haven’t heard the real story, told by the indigenous people who lived in this so-called wilderness. Now you can! Including the true story of how Paul got his last name!

“With tongue-in-cheek humor and plenty of heart, [Paul's Bunion] challenges the narrative by weaving in Native knowledge and language, asking probing questions, and refusing to sugarcoat the past… the stylized characters and expansive scenery evoke the grandeur of oral storytelling and create a warm, mythic atmosphere. Readers will enjoy discovering how many of Paul’s seemingly legendary feats can be unraveled with a little Native storytelling magic. A playful, pointed tale that shines a light on the importance of narrative ownership.” –– Kirkus

ISBN: 9781646143672

Dimensions: 279mm x 229mm x 11mm

Weight: unknown

48 pages