Johnny Appleseed

Title: Johnny Appleseed

Author: Jodie Shepherd

Copyright Date: 2010

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Possible Theme: Johnny Appleseed, John Chapman, Fall, Apples 

Personal Response: This book is the perfect nonfiction story of Johnny Appleseed. It is geared towards young students and gives many good facts without being very “wordy”. It is wonderful to read during fall or along with a pioneer lesson. I like to read this book and talk about myth/tall tales vs. reality since it reveals facts about the real person vs. some wild tales some of the children may have heard before.  

Student Journal Entry: Pretend you were a pioneer living on the frontier. Write a journal entry detailing your trip out west. 

Activity (Art or Other): Make an apple tree using construction paper. Decorate the tree using yellow, green, and red paint on each fingertip to represent the apples. Next have a special treat of apple juice, apple pie, or apple slices. 

Check out this YouTube video made by Disney Educational Productions about Johnny Appleseed HERE. It is part of the American Legends set of fun cartoons.