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 JOHNNY APPLESEED: A TALL TALE
Retold by Steven Kellogg
Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale is the story of John Chapman (better known as Johnny Appleseed) an adventurous young man born during the Revolutionary War. John befriends Native Americans, loves the great outdoors, challenges woodsmen to tree-chopping competitions, and plants apple orchards. Using Steven Kellogg’s words, Book-It brings to life the true story of a hero who brings apples and hope to the early settlers of America, and recounts the exaggerated stories that grow out of his extraordinary experiences, incorporating themes of environmentalism, courage and pioneering exploration.
GRADES: K – 8
TOURS: February – June
THEMES: Tall tales, environmentalism, courage, pioneers
EVENTS: Earth Day, Spring, Flag Day
Download your "Johnny Appleseed" Study Guide (PDF) here
Target Family Fun Day June 12, 2010 in the Center House Theatre. Enjoy a FREE performance, all-ages book fair crafts, and drama workshops relating to the show. It's a free, fun, interactive, and engaging morning for the whole family. For more info an tickets
To book Johnny Appleseed for your school or community center call 206.770.0880 or email education@book-it.org. Click for more information about Book-It All Over or the Touring Stories program.
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