John Henry: An American Legend (Knopf Children's Paperbacks)

Tells the factual story of John Henry well, but I was expecting something a little more from Ezra Jack Keats, whose books about African American boys in the city have been with me for 40 years and now enchant my son. This is a good book for a person with normal politics -I just wanted something more militant re the politics surrounding John Henry's life and death and famous battle with the mechanization of his work.

My son loves this book. I use to read it in my classrooms when I taught public school.

Great Book

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This was my favorite tall tale when I was a kid. I got it for my kid and he loves it, too. The art is unique and beautiful. The story is timeless.

Loved this story growing up. It seems longer than the version I remember, which is great. My son now loves it. A wonderful story about selflessness and determination for the good of the whole.

Bought as a "read to" book for our four year old grandson. Great pictures. Compelling reading. (Hated to lose John Henry in the end.)

My grandson told me the story of John Henry therefore I purchased some books for him to have, he has enjoyed reading and sharing them

My toddler loves the story.