“He whirled the axe around him in a wide circle and found that he was able to cut down twenty trees with one stroke. Such a triumph!“
Paul Bunyan | 
“He whirled the axe around him in a wide circle and found that he was able to cut down twenty trees with one stroke. Such a triumph!“
A meaningful way to connect this story to the classroom is by focusing on the main idea that Paul Bunyan had to overcome many challenges in order to grow as a character. Students can reflect on their own experiences, thinking about challenges they've faced and how they overcame them.
pickThis book tells the story of a rugged man who had to navigate the world in his own way due to his massive size. As Paul grows in character, he faces challenges with the help of his loyal and enormous blue ox, Babe. Together, they take on every obstacle in their path, with Paul continuing to grow both figuratively and literally.
