Alice Dalgliesh
illustrated by Helen Sewell 1952
In this rhythmic folktale little Jonathan is sent over Hemlock mountain to borrow a big iron pot from his aunt. His mother assures him there are no bears on Hemlock mountain. But Jonathan, ever the animal lover, isn't so sure.
I liked this bit of acknowledgement:
The outline of this story was kindly given to me by Colonel Henry Shoemaker, State Archivist of Pennsylvania, who collects "tales told by the people." He has granted me permission to use it, and I have given it more detail and form. The central element, however- the story of the boy, the bear and the iron pot, is unchanged. It is, of course, a small "tall tale."
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