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Johnny Appleseed Hardcover – Picture Book, August 22, 1988

by Steven Kellogg (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 228 ratings
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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.

"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.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Tall Tales Books
  3. Print length
    48 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    920L
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.36 x 11 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    August 22, 1988
  10. ISBN-10
    0688064175
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0688064174
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Johnny Appleseed (his real last name was Chapman) is reintroduced in this succinct rendition of the life of a beloved American folk hero, from his birth in Massachusetts in 1774 to his death in Indiana in 1845. Kellogg chronicles Johnny's travels throughout the land, his legendary scattering of appleseeds (originally culled from the orchards he frequented as a child) and his storytelling of Bible and adventure stories to the children and adults he meets along the way, which were embroidered as they were passed along by word-of-mouth). Kellogg's illustrations illuminate a man that all schoolchildren know, in a polished blend of fact and fiction. All ages.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4 In the image of his Pecos Bill (1986) and Paul Bunyan (1984, both Morrow), Kellogg has created Johnny Appleseed perhaps the most colorful and appealing of this tall tale trio. Readers are skillfully lead into the story by means of colorful endpapers, title page, and frontispiece showing Johnny scattering seeds, checking on his saplings, and, as an old man, gathering apples. Illustrations are done in paint and pen and ink on textured paper in the muted greens, browns, and blues of the frontier woodlands, the red of the apples providing the only bright color. While several two-page panoramas are included, most illustrations fill two-thirds of the page, many bursting out of their white-bordered frames, and all of them brimming with the lush detail for which Kellogg has become famous. Indians, pioneers, and animals of woodland and farm, covered wagons and bargesall drawn in his familiar cartoon-like stylebring the frontier days to life. 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. Johnny's unchanging youthful appearance throughout most of the book is the one disturbing flaw in this eye-catching volume. Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, Ohio
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; First Edition (August 22, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0688064175
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688064174
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 920L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.36 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 228 ratings

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With the same energy, humor and clarity found in his 50 books, David wows audiences at schools around the United States and beyond. David is an accomplished storyteller and a master at getting kids to think and have fun at the same time. His presentations lead children on entertaining and educational journeys that combine math, science, reading and writing. David also gives keynote presentations and workshops for educators at professional conferences.

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Kfol
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Imagery, Perfect amount of text
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020
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The art in this book was very engaging and I love that it wasn't too wordy. I find when reading a picture book out loud, many children can not hold their attention long enough on each page to read a ton of text...perhaps because the picture also offers so much information that the text along with an image can be overload. This book had just the right amount of text and the images offered a ton of information but not in an overwhelming way. This was a delight to read to two rowdy 8 year old boys...but would be delightful with any age or gender.
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Jil Christiansen
5.0 out of 5 stars The Magic of a Real Life Legend
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2011
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Johnny Appleseed is a legend who captures the imagination. Few books, however, exist on this man who has become almost a myth. I know, because after reading this book I tried to find a more in depth "grownup" book that would tell me more about this man. I couldn't find one. In the pursuit I've read internet accounts and other children's books, but nothing I've yet found is as comprehensive or alluring as this account of John Chapman's life.

Steven Kellogg does an amazing job incorporating facts and myth into a compelling story. His pictures are rich with detail and add to the mystique. The kid I nanny loves this book and all of the adventures that Johnny Appleseed went on.

I love this book enough that I gave it to a friend for her baby shower. I wanted her to discover the wonder of this man as she read it over and over again with her son.
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Sheshe
5.0 out of 5 stars Johnny Appleseed
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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This is good to use with a unit about Johnny Applebee's for elementary students.
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Terri on the Prairie
5.0 out of 5 stars Steven Kellogg's books are always fun.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2014
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I love these Tall Tales by Steven Kellogg. The stories are so much fun and the illustrations are wonderful and creative. The Johnny Appleseed story included fact and myths and the beautiful and interesting drawings. I have bought several of Steven Kellogg's books for my grandchildren and I am sure they are going to enjoy this one also.
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Joyful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read for children of all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2013
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I bought this book, which has been my favorite version of Johnny Appleseed for a long time, for an activity for our grandchildren during the bad weather days during Thanksgiving. We didn't get to do the activity because of lack of time (too many activities were planned). So, I'm saving it for a later date. I LOVE this book!
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Shirley Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story, Great vocabulary
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013
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I purchased this story to present a Common Core lesson to my first grade students. It has rich vocabulary and an engaging story. With my week long lesson, I found my students using vocabulary from the text in unique and appropriate ways. I also found that they recalled elements of this story throughout the year. - Shirley Anderson
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Melissa miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Book written on Johnny Appleseed
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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Book on History of Johnny Appleseed
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Vicki M. Krueger
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Johnny Appleseed book
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2009
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Of all the books on Johnny Appleseed that I have, this one is the best. I love reading this book to my Kindergartners! It's a MUST for introducing that tall tale of the legend! I read this first then use the Johnny Appleseed clip from Disney's Legends after they've learned all there is to know about Johnny Appleseed and a visit to an apple orchard.
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Boris Zander
5.0 out of 5 stars Empfehlenswert!
Reviewed in Germany on March 6, 2014
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Zum Englischlernen und zum Kennenlernen von Kultur und Geschichte der USA für unsere Kinder gedacht und wirklich empfehlenswert. Übrigens Johnny Appleseed lebte tatsächlich.
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Colin J Afrin
5.0 out of 5 stars happy little boy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2013
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bought this for my 3 year old grandson and he loves it! Must be read every bedtime and through the day {if time allows} even took it on holday to the Scottish islands {he lives in Edinburgh}.A wonderful story.thourghly recomend for any child.
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Gal de
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2017
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Lovely book
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Ted Smith-Orr
4.0 out of 5 stars I bought, this copy which is similar to my ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2014
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I bought, this copy which is similar to my lost childhood copy and am waiting until Christmas to read it. More then.
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