This story of folk legend is meant for children's entertainment while communicating a message about taking care of the earth and leaving a legacy. The fictional character in this work is known for the apple trees that are still in bloom. Children will be inspired by Johnny Appleseeds love for the earth. This book is best for children in grades first through third grade. ( )

This book tells about the life of Jonathan Chapman, who traveled across the United States planting apple seeds. He wore a pot on his head and rags for clothes and when he died, the only legacy he left was that of his trees, which still grew and provided food long after he was gone. This book tells his story in the form of a poem. ( )

The story of Johnny Appleseed including what he did and what he looked like. ( )

Historical Fiction, Poetry
Review: Jonathan Chapman loved apples and distributing his love for them. He travelled around planting his apples in places where there were none.
Critique: This is a good historical fiction book because it tells of how Jonathan Chapman became known as Johnny Appleseed. It is also a good historical fiction because it provides embellishments to his story through the telling of his life in a poem with hyperbole. ( )

Rosemary and Stephen Vincent use rhyme to write their book about Jonathan Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Although the book lacked hardy text, the poem and the illustrations did all the work. It was a short book but it was still entertaining. I think this book would be best served in an elementary English class. It would show students how to use rhyme and thus poem to tell a story. There is also a short note in the back of the book by the author's son explaining when the poem was written and the meaning of the authors which was pretty insightful. ( )