Johnny Appleseed
While most books focus on the larger-than-life, legendary aspects of John Chapman’s life, Johnny Appleseed focuses on the man’s devotion, kindness, and respect for all living things.
Publisher’s Weekly concluded its review of the book with the following statement: “Too many versions of the Johnny Appleseed legend make him into a superhero; this work shows him as a gentle, religious man on a mission, a lover of the land with a consuming interest in the environment.”
In this book, rhymed text and illustrations relate the life of John Chapman. His distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left a legacy still enjoyed today.
- About the author: Reeve Lindbergh is the author of many books, memoirs, and poems for adults and children. Her work includes several books featuring her father, world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. She also remains involved with the Lindbergh Foundation, which seeks to improve the quality of life through a balance between technology and nature.
