Synopses & Reviews
John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was a historical figure whose wilderness adventures became larger-than-life legends.
Born in Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War, John headed west as soon as he was able. Along the way, he cleared land and planted orchards so he could supply apples to settlers he knew would follow. When the settlers did arrive, John befriended them, often giving away his trees. Soon he became known as Johnny Appleseed.
Legends about him spread quickly: It was said that he slept in a treetop hammock, that he had a pet wolf, that he played with a bear family. Everyone seemed to know a story about Johnny Appleseed. And even today people claim to have seen him.
In vivid prose and magnificent pictures that spring off the pages, Steven Kellogg tells the lively story of a true American hero.
About the Author
Steven Kellogg is the illustrator of over eighty picture books for children, including his own retellings of
Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, which
School Library Journal declared "one of Kellogg's best books," and
Pecos Bill, which
Booklist called "a read-aloud treat for the family or classroom." Mr. Kellogg is also the author of
Chicken Little, which
Booklist said was "one of Kellogg's best efforts to datea winner every child will like," and
Aster Aardvark's Alphabet Adventures, which
Kirkus said was "an ingenious alliterative tour-de-farce, perfect accompaniment to the author's zany illustrations. Just try keeping a straight face as you read this aloud."
Steven Kellogg lives in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.