Davy Crockett Saves the World

"I reckon by now you've heard of Davy Crockett, the greatest woodsman who ever lived. Why, Davy could whip ten times his weight in wildcats and drink the Mississippi River dry. He combed his hair with a rake, shaved his beard with an ax, and could run so fast that, whenever he went out, the trees had to step aside to keep from getting knocked down..." So who else, but Davy, would the president call on to save the planet from being "blown to smithereens" when "the biggest, baddest ball of fire and ice and brimstone," Halley's Comet, came "hurling itself lickety-split" towards earth? Rosalyn Schanzer answers the question with her witty and entertaining, wild and rollicking tall, tall tale about this larger than life frontiersman. Ms Schanzer's vibrant storytelling captures the imagination with its rich, over-the-top exaggeration and clever backwoods language that just begs to be read aloud and shared. Her bold, bright, and expressive artwork is filled with dazzling, action packed scenes, eye-catching detail, and marvelous humor. Perfect for youngsters of all ages, Davy Crockett Saves The World is a captivating, fun-filled treasure that shouldn't be missed, and also finally tells the world why old Davy always wore his coonskin cap.

I awoke last Saturday to hear Daniel Pinkwater reviewing this book on NPR. He said, "[the author] has made funny and accessible cartoons which are at the same time beautiful, or you could say she's made beautiful paintings which are funny." I completely agree with this statement and I think that the illustrations will help capture the attention of even the most reluctant young reader...Who will then be fascinated by this creative and totally entertaining interpretation of the life of Crockett. Perfect for classroom reading and a delight for bedtime, for all ages.

Davy Crocket Saves the World saved this grandmother last night while I was babysitting my grandsons. Barely interrupting a food fight after supper, I coaxed the boys onto the couch with me by telling them I would read them the new book I just brought. We all plopped on the couch in a snuggly pile as I opened the book and started to read. Their faces soon wore expressions of rapt attention interrupted frequently with smiles of delight and animated discussion.The boys loved Davy...and he is great! His face is the face of a hero personified. His expressions are so animated and appealing to my grandsons (and me too)! The graphics of the pages are filled with movement which captured my grandsons' attention and saved this grandmother from an evening of total chaos. Hooray for Davy Crockett!

You know a book is great when the grandchildren want you to "act it out." Even the adults enjoy hearing about the adventures of this larger than life character. The children recognize the fantasy but identify with the reality. The illustrations are fantastic.

As a teacher of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, I am always looking for stories that not only perk their interest, but also are filled with beautifully painted illustrations. This book not only entertains with its tale, but is a delight for the eyes. I look for Ms. Schanzer's books and am never dissappointed. This is one of her best! I would highly reccomend this delightful book to anyone.