School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-The first title, written for first and second graders, is a fictionalized story about Oakley's childhood. Young Annie's father is caught in a snowstorm and the girl and her younger brother trap birds for their family's food. Crockett, which is suitable for second and third graders, covers the frontiersman's life to his last stand at the Alamo. Each chapter begins with a tall tale that relates to the material that follows. Oakley is illustrated with cartoon color art and Crockett with realistic, ink-and-watercolor pictures that often cover spreads. Both titles are adequate additions to most collections.-Lynda S. Poling, Long Beach Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Illustrated with realistic paintings that portray Crockett as a heroic figure, the four chapters of this brief biography are introduced with snippets of folklore. Information about Crockett, clearly and entertainingly conveyed, seems to be accurate, but no sources for information are provided. Timeline. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Gr. 1-3. This entry in the Ready-to-Read Stories of Famous Americans series spotlights Davy Crockett. Chapter one begins with an anecdote telling of Davy as a 200-pound newborn baby, leaping from his crib and dancing. At least that's what people said later, says Krensky, launching into a more traditional account of Crockett's youth. Each of the book's four chapters begins with italicized text that reads like legend before reverting to a standard biographical approach. Jumping from event to event, the narrative moves swiftly through Crockett's life. The account is enhanced by the colorful, often dramatic, and sometimes beautiful illustrations. A stimulating introduction to the king of the wild frontier. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2004 Booklist
