Johnny Appleseed

by Steven Kellogg
Johnny Appleseed
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120 ratings, 3.81 average rating, 7 reviews (more data...)
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published
August 22nd 1988 by HarperCollins

binding
Hardcover, 48 pages

isbn
0688064175    (isbn13: 9780688064174)

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The larger-than-life story of a true American hero -- John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Kellogg "is ideal as interpreter of this fa

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Aidan
03/26/09
Aidan rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in March, 2009
I learned that Johnny Appleseed was a folktown hero because he planted appleseeds. I thought it was sad when his mom and his little brother died, and his dad went to war.
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Stephanie
05/04/09
Stephanie rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Read in May, 2009
Not exactly environmentally friendly. One of my students asked a good question about tree chopping in this book. He wondered why Johnny Appleseed would want to cut down trees if he loved nature and the woods so much. I told him I didn't know and it doesn't really make sense, does it? I love to watch them become more socially and environmentally conscious :)
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Lesley
06/10/09
Lesley rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in June, 2009
Fun tall tale about how apple orchards spread across part of the country! Steven Kellogg's illustrations lend themselves well to tall tales like Johnny Appleseed--lots of color and detail.
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The Children
04/27/09
The Children rated it: 4 of 5 stars

steven kellogg--how can you go wrong?
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Maria
06/20/08
Maria rated it: 3 of 5 stars

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This book shows the flip-side of Kellogg's personality, the serious side if you will. It is a collection of facts and mythology about the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. It's a nice piece of American history/lore. In terms of the art, I particularly like his "montage" pages; two spreads with tons of little images coming together until there isn't any white space left.
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Marci
02/05/08
Marci rated it: 5 of 5 stars

My favorite book on the subject of John Chapman (yes, we're related), also known as Johnny Appleseed. This book has recently gone out of print, so snatch a copy of you can while it's still around. Not only is this filled with facts about Mr. Appleseed and his life but Steven Kellogg's illustrations are perfect.
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Camille
03/13/08
Camille rated it: 5 of 5 stars

I just read this to my boys. It was a perfect mix of history and lore. It is fun being related to a tall tale!
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