The True Tale of Johnny Appleseed

Written by Margaret Hodges
Illustrated by Kimberly Bulcken Root

Grade:

K-3

ISBN-13:

978-0823415090

Publisher:

Holiday House (1997)

This unique story tells of a man filled with hope in the good and beautiful things of the world. Johnny Appleseed travels west, spreading apple seeds as he goes, with the hope of helping westward settlers. He perseveres through hardships in the pursuit of something good that is much bigger than himself. This wonderful retelling is illustrated with beautiful watercolors.