Seed By Seed: The Legend And Legacy Of John "Appleseed" Chapman (2012)

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Author

Esmé Raji Codell

Genre

History & Biography

Rating

3.97 of 5 Votes: 5

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ISBN

0061455156 (ISBN13: 9780061455155)

Language

English

Publisher

Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Children's

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About book Seed By Seed: The Legend And Legacy Of John "Appleseed" Chapman (2012)

Chapman worked to change things for the better wherever he traveled - 'seed by seed' and 'deed by deed'. This book speaks to one man's desire to live unobtrusively, to cultivate community, promote positive change in behaviors and attitudes in the people he met. Chapman' story illustrates that whatever humble circumstances one might find themselves in, they can still have considerable positive influence on the world around them. I loved this story of Johnny Appleseed, especially the fact that the author included many small moments, like the way Johnny wore shirts cut out of feed sacks. And that not only did he carry seeds to plant or give away, but he was a traveling self-appointed librarian. Evidently, Johnny carried parts of texts to hand out as he traveled through the land. It’s an inspiring book, relying on a organization that follows several perfect precepts like “Use What You have” and “Try to make peace where there is war.” One could use this for a beginning study of Johnny Appleseed, a way to set personal goals, and to follow in Johnny’s footsteps. The illustrations are mostly gorgeous full color spreads with some small scenes introduced along with the text.