There are many book about John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, and this beautiful poetic tribute to him is an enjoyable read. The poetic narrative relates the story of his crusade to spread apple seeds from Masachusetts to America's Midwest. This version shows Johnny to be a gentle, religious with a genuine interest in the environment. The story is told through the eyes of Hannah Goodwin who observed his unusual career over the course of her lifetime. The full-paged and detailed folk art illustrations by Kathy Jakobsen complement the quilt pattern borders on the facing pages of text. The illustrations really warrant close attention as they hold many secrets.
This blog contains reviews and comments on children's books which I own, have read, and would like to share. I look for books at markets and opportunity shops. They are cleaned up, covered and read. Then I take them to the classroom for students to read. Students can borrow the books at any time. Many books are also from my personal library, especially the Youth Fiction. Students can preview some of them on this blog. Now, I am also on the lookout for great new releases for my grandson Archie.
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