Johnny Appleseed: A Little Golden Book Biography
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Johnny Appleseed: A Little Golden Book Biography by Lori Haskins Houran
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the American hero Johnny Appleseed! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!In this simple yet lively book, preschoolers will be introduced to John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Lyrical text and bright, appealing artwork capture the essence of this important American and early conservationist who traveled the country planting apple trees. Little ones will enjoy engaging anecdotes about Johnny Appleseed, beginning with the young John, who liked to walk barefoot in the cool, quiet woods. They'll gain a clear understanding of the way he helped American settlers by walking a hundred thousand miles in his lifetime, for over fifty years, to plant seeds. Fun facts at the end--such as how Johnny Appleseed looked poor in his worn-out clothes, but died owning over a thousand acres of land--round out this nonfiction book with typical Little Golden Book style and warmth.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
* George W. Bush
* John McCain
* My LGB About the White House
LORI HASKINS HOURAN worked as a children's book editor in the past. She's the author of George Washington's Little Golden Book, Too Many Dogs, and The $25,000 Flight. Lori Haskins Houran's website is lorihaskinshouran.com. GENEVIEVE GODBOUT is a fashion and children's book illustrator. In Montreal, she studied conventional animation, as well as at the famed Gobelins Academy of the Image in Paris.
When Santa Was a Baby is one of her children's books. Her first Little Golden Book is this one. Genevieve's website is www.genevievegodboutillation.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780399555909 |
| ISBN 10 | 0399555900 |
| Title | Johnny Appleseed: A Little Golden Book Biography |
| Author | Lori Haskins Houran |
| Series | Little Golden Book Biographies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2017-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |