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Johnny Appleseed
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???? Johnny Appleseed
⚠️ There are many editions of Johnny Appleseed (retold by different authors). Below is one commonly used children’s edition.
???? Common Children’s Edition
Author: Steven Kellogg
Title: Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale
Publisher: Morrow Junior Books
Year Published: 1988
ISBN-10: 0688064179
ISBN-13: 9780688064173
???? Physical Details
Format: Picture book
Pages: 32 pages
Language: English
Target Age: 5–9 years
Genre: Folktale / American legend
????️ Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
Since this is based on an American historical figure (John Chapman):
DDC: 973 (U.S. history)
or
DDC: 921 Chapman (Biography – older DDC practice)
In many school libraries, it is shelved as:
B CHAPMAN (Biography section)
or
E KEL (Easy picture book by author)
???? Subjects (Library Headings)
Chapman, John, 1774–1845 — Juvenile literature
Pioneers — United States — Juvenile literature
Folklore — United States
Apple growers — Juvenile literature
Frontier life — Juvenile literature
???? Summary (1 Paragraph)
Johnny Appleseed tells the legendary story of John Chapman, a kind and adventurous pioneer who traveled across the American frontier planting apple seeds. Known for his generosity, simple lifestyle, and love of nature, Johnny spreads apple orchards across new settlements while helping communities grow. Blending history and folklore, the story celebrates kindness, perseverance, and the spirit of early America.
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