Johnny Appleseed
Paperback – Picture Book, August 26, 2008
HarperCollins · Paperback · August 26, 2008
The larger-than-life story of a true American hero—John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.
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- Who it’s for
- Fact and legend meet in an energetic picture book built for reading aloud.
- Themes
- Johnny Appleseed’s life, Legend and fact, American history
- Genres
- Historical Biographies for Kids, U.S. History, 19th Century U.S.
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The larger-than-life story of a true American hero—John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. This fun picture book has been a favorite for generations. Bursting with energy and perfect for reading aloud at home or in the classroom, Johnny Appleseed is an excellent choice for storytime.
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"The brief text combining legend with fact, coupled with the picture book format, makes this life of Johnny Appleseed the most accessible and entertaining one available for young children," according to School Library Journal. Steven Kellogg "is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man. An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplished," praised Booklist A good supplement for units on tall tales, folktales, American history, apples, and seasons! And just a fun read-aloud for sharing.
Legend, Read Aloud
Fact and legend meet in an energetic picture book built for reading aloud.
Come here for
- A warm, lively read-aloud for home or classroom
- A child-friendly meeting of biography and tall-tale tradition
Expect
- Brief text with an energetic picture-book feel
- A natural companion to lessons on American history, apples, or seasons
Where it sits
| 19th Century U.S. | 62% |
|---|---|
| Historical Biographies for Kids | 45% |
| U.S. History | 43% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Farm Animal Stories
- Baby Animals
- US Biographies
- The Classics
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- Seasons
- Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
- Myths & Fables
- Country Life
- Authors
- Steven Kellogg
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- August 26, 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Johnny Appleseed’s life · Legend and fact · American history
- Reading lane
- Farm Animal Stories