Johnny Appleseed
a tall tale
Readers rate it 3.8 (4 on Hardcover)
41 pages · Released 1988 · Morrow Junior Books
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Steven Kellogg's illustrated tall tale celebrates Johnny Appleseed's real and legendary deeds with vibrant, engaging storytelling. The book emphasizes kindness to animals, love of nature, and perseverance as core values, making it an excellent introduction to an American folk hero. While some frontier scenarios involve minor peril, the tone remains lighthearted and adventure-focused throughout.
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Presents the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, describing his love of nature, his kindness to animals, and his physical fortitude. Presents the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, describing his love of nature, his kindness to animals, and his physical fortitude.
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- Apple growers
- Biography
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Juvenile literature
- Children's fiction
- Adventure and adventurers, fiction
- Legends, united states
- New York Times reviewed
- Appleseed, johnny, 1774-1845, juvenile literature
- Appleseed, johnny, 1774-1845
- Juvenile Fiction
- Classics
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ISBN 9780688064181 · Morrow Junior Books