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Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John Appleseed Chapman
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Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John Appleseed Chapman Hardback - 2012

by Esme Raji Codell; Lynne Rae Perkins (Illustrator)

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His real name was John Chapman. He grew apples. Why should he be remembered, more than 200 years after he was born? Codell and Perkins show in eloquent words and exhilarating pictures why Johnny Appleseed matters now. Full color.

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From the publisher

With one small seed every day, what good will
you plant in the world? Johnny Appleseed--an American folk
hero--changed our nation seed by seed, deed by deed, and now the acclaimed Esm
Raji Codell and award-winning Lynne Rae Perkins celebrate his legendary life.

This beautiful biographical picture book is an excellent choice to share during
homeschooling, and includes suggestions for celebrating John Chapman's birthday
(September 26), apple craft ideas, and a recipe.

Why should we remember Johnny Appleseed
today--more than two hundred years after he was born--and call him a hero? Why
are the life and lessons of John Appleseed relevant to kids now? This
extraordinary picture book from educator, librarian, and best-selling author
Esme Raji Codell and award-winning illustrator Lynne Rae Perkins answers these
questions and more--and challenges readers to follow the five footsteps John
Chapman left behind:

1. Use what you have


2. Share what you have


3. Respect nature


4. Try to make peace where there is war


5. You can reach your destination by taking
small steps


An insightful and friendly text, stunning
mixed-media illustrations that combine wood, paper, paint, and fabric, and a
winning mixture of information and inspiration make for a stellar picture book
for all ages. Sure to be a classroom
and seasonal favorite.

From the rear cover

His real name was John Chapman.
He grew apples.

But wait. So what?
Why should we remember him
and read about him
and think about him
and talk about him today,
more than two hundred years after he was born?
Why should we call him a hero?

Esme Raji Codell and Lynne Rae Perkins show us, in eloquent words and exhilarating pictures, why Johnny Appleseed matters now, perhaps more than ever, in our loud and wired and fast-paced world.

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  • Title Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John Appleseed Chapman
  • Author Esme Raji Codell; Lynne Rae Perkins (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First printing
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Greenwillow Books, New York
  • Publication date 2012-08-21
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780061455155 / 0061455156
  • Weight 0.99 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.08 x 9.85 x 0.33 in (28.14 x 25.02 x 0.84 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 940
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 18th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1800-1850
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Middle West, Frontier and pioneer life
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2011033653
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Citations

  • Booklist, 07/01/2012, Page 51
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2012, Page 115
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2013, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 08/15/2012, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 08/20/2012, Page 60
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/2012, Page 129
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