Story Title: The True Tale of Johnny Appleseed
Author: Margaret Hodges
Illustrator: Kimberly Bulcken Root
Genre: Biography
Characters: Johnny Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed)
Summary: This story covers the life of Johnny Appleseed. The author describes his adventures of traveling and planting apple seeds from Leominster, Massachusetts to Fort Wayne, Indiana. It emphasizes his care for everything in nature - animals, plants, and people alike.
Comments: Johnny Appleseed is a wonderful role model for children. This story teaches children the importance of being respectful to all people and taking care of all things in nature. It truly captures the wonderful characteristics of Johnny Appleseed's persona while incorporating small facts about his life throughout the story.
Grade Level: Kindergarten through Third Grade
Author: Margaret Hodges
Illustrator: Kimberly Bulcken Root
Genre: Biography
Characters: Johnny Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed)
Summary: This story covers the life of Johnny Appleseed. The author describes his adventures of traveling and planting apple seeds from Leominster, Massachusetts to Fort Wayne, Indiana. It emphasizes his care for everything in nature - animals, plants, and people alike.
Comments: Johnny Appleseed is a wonderful role model for children. This story teaches children the importance of being respectful to all people and taking care of all things in nature. It truly captures the wonderful characteristics of Johnny Appleseed's persona while incorporating small facts about his life throughout the story.
Grade Level: Kindergarten through Third Grade
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