Johnny Appleseed

Name: Johnny Appleseed
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ISBN: 9780316526340

By: Reeve Lindbergh

Illustrated By: Kathy Jakobsen Hallquist

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers / 1993 / Paperback

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Product Description

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Rhymed text and illustrations relate the life of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left a legacy still enjoyed today.

Product Information

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Title: Johnny Appleseed
By: Reeve Lindbergh
Illustrated By: Kathy Jakobsen Hallquist
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 1993

Dimensions: 8.91 X 10.06 X 0.13 (inches)
Weight: 6 ounces
ISBN: 0316526347
ISBN-13: 9780316526340
Ages: 4-8
Stock No: WW526344

Publisher's Description

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This stunningly illustrated classic is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the legend of Johnny Appleseed.

Rhymed text and illustrations relate the life of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left a legacy still enjoyed today. Reeve Lindbergh's rhythmic verse is the perfect read aloud to share with the whole family, while Kathy Jakobsen's lush paintings bring to life this beloved classic story.

Author Bio

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Kathy Jakobsen is one of America's premier folk artists. Widely collected, her paintings are included in a number of permanent collections, including those of the Museum of American Folk Art and the Smithsonian. She is the author and/or artist of several books for young readers, including My New York, This Land is Your Land, and Johnny Appleseed.

Reeve Lindbergh is the author of many books, memoirs, and poems for adults and children, including several works featuring her father, world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. She is also involved with the Lindbergh Foundation, which seeks to improve the quality of life through a balance between technology and nature.

Editorial Reviews

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A Booklist Editor's Choice
A Redbook Children Picture Book Award Winner
* "A glorious celebration of John Chapman's life through verse and illustration."—Horn Book, starred review
* "An eye-catching book."—Booklist, starred review
* "It's a treasure."—School Library Journal, starred review