Let's Tell Tall Tales! Tall tales are made-up stories that try to explain things that have happened. They usually make things sound bigger and more exciting.

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Let's Tell Tall Tales! Tall tales are made-up stories that try to explain things that have happened. They usually make things sound bigger and more exciting than real life. All photos from the Smithsonian American Art Museum - http://americanart.si.edu/search/search_artworks1.cfm?StartRow=1&ConID=6702&format=short

Is the main character “larger than life”? Does the hero solve problems in a funny way? Are the details exaggerated?

William H. Martin was known for his tall-tale postcards William H. Martin was known for his tall-tale postcards. He pasted photos together to make his postcards look real. Have you ever seen a rabbit this big? Think about a story you could write about a huge rabbit.

Explore all of the postcards in this slide show. Choose your favorite picture. Write a tall tale about it. Share your tale.