Johnny Appleseed

by M J York, Michael Garland (Illustrator)

Overview

Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary nurseryman Johnny Appleseed and how he introduced apple trees to large parts of the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503850002
Publisher:	Child's World Storytime Tales
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Tall Tales
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.19(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.32(d)
Lexile:	640L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

M. J. York has an undergraduate degree in English and history and a master's degree in library science. M. J. lives in Minnesota and works as a children's book editor. She has always been fascinated by myths, legends, and fairy tales from around the world.

Michael Garland is a best-selling author and illustrator with thirty books to his credit. He has received numerous awards and his recent book, Miss Smith and the Haunted Library, made the New York Times Best Sellers list. Michael has illustrated for celebrity authors such as James Patterson and Gloria Estefan, and his book Christmas Magic has become a season classic. Michael lives in New York with his family.