Johnny Appleseed [Hardcover]

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 Appleseedis an excellent choice for storytime.

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 toSchool Library Journal.Steven Kellogg is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man. An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplished, praisedBooklist

A good supplement for units on tall tales, folktales, American history, apples, and seasons! And just a fun read-aloud for sharing.

The larger-than-life story of a true American hero -- John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Kellogg is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man....[His] color has never been so rich and luxuriant....An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplished. -- Booklist.

...Kelloggs color has never been so rich and luxuriant, and his well-composed spreads are individualized with expressive faces and shading and detatiled without being cluttered....An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplised. -Booklist (starred review)

...The brief text combining legend with fact, coupled with the picture book format, makes this life of Johnny Appleseed the most accessible and entertaining now available to young children... -School Library Journal