- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Orca Book Publishers; illustrated edition edition (Jan 1 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1551431548
- ISBN-13: 978-1551431543
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 21.2 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 336 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,130,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
In this sweet but confusing picture book, a boy imagines his father's work day spent not in an office, but out on the range and tall in the saddle. After a father-son game of cowboys one morning, Dad "leaves for work in his suit and tie, still wearing his boots." From there he borrows a bike from a neighbor (which transforms into a horse) and heads into the boy's fantasy world. After herding cattle, lassoing two neighborhood tattletales and diverting the Rotten Rustler Gang, Dad "rides back slowly up through the city" to meet his son at the end of the day. Young cowpokes will likely be baffled by the unclear chain of events here. Though her premise is fanciful, first-time author Carter fails to make a distinction between the real and the fantastic. McPhail's dusty, sun-splashed paintings depict an action-packed horseback adventure, but also add to the confusion. In most scenes, the boy gallops alongside his father, reporting on his exploits, yet the boy also greets Dad when he returns home from "work" at story's end, as if he hasn't seen him all day. Those willing to cast logic to the wind in favor of pleasing scenery will enjoy McPhail's foray into the Wild West. Ages 4-8. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2 A young boy watches his father leave for work. Then, he follows him a short way down the street. His dad gets on a bicycle that turns into a horse and suddenly father and son are riding off. Along the way, they herd cattle and chase away rustlers. Later that evening, the father rides back home, first on his horse and then on his bike to greet his son, who comes running to meet him. It would appear that this child is daydreaming and fantasizing about what his father does when he leaves home each morning. However, the story line is very slight and the transition into fantasy is confusing. Does his father ride a bicycle to work? Does he really wear cowboy boots? What is real and what is imaginary? The illustrations are colorful and more exciting than the text. The expressions of the characters breathe life into this tale but probably not enough to hold readers' interest. Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Tall in the Saddle,
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This review is from: Tall In The Saddle (Cl) (Hardcover)
Fun tale about a boys view of his father's day at work. The son joins dad for a wild west adventure - they ride broncos and defend cattle from rustlers. Excellent illustration by David McPhail.
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This review is from: Tall In The Saddle (Cl) (Hardcover)
Fun tale about a boys view of his father's day at work. The son joins dad for a wild west adventure - they ride broncos and defend cattle from rustlers. Excellent illustration by David McPhail.
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