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Reading is something I feel strongly about so I wanted to let you know September 26th is a fun #Holiday to celebrate which is National Johnny Appleseed Day #JohnnyAppleseedDay. I thought I would share a couple books my family will be reading along with a recipe for Apple Pie. Today is the perfect day to get the family into the #kitchen celebrating Johnny Appleseed and #Apples.
My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the American hero Johnny Appleseed! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
In this simple yet lively book, preschoolers will be introduced to John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Lyrical text and bright, appealing artwork capture the essence of this important American and early conservationist who traveled the country planting apple trees. Little ones will enjoy engaging anecdotes about Johnny Appleseed, beginning with the young John, who liked to walk barefoot in the cool, quiet woods. They’ll gain a clear understanding of the way he helped American settlers by walking a hundred thousand miles in his lifetime, for over fifty years, to plant seeds. Fun facts at the end—such as how Johnny Appleseed looked poor in his worn-out clothes, but died owning over a thousand acres of land—round out this nonfiction book with typical Little Golden Book style and warmth.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
• George W. Bush
• John McCain
• My LGB About the White House
Johnny Appleseed: The Legend and the Truth
Planting trees is quite an art.
He plants the apples with his heart.
Johnny, Johnny Appleseed.
Everyone knows the legend of Johnny Appleseed, the man from Massachusetts who planted apple trees all the way to California. But the true story of Johnny Appleseed, or John Chapman, is even greater than the legend. In deft and lyrical prose, Jane Yolen tells the whole story of an individual who forever changed the landscape of America. Breathtaking paintings by award-winning artist Jim Burke illuminate the historical detail of this man’s life while capturing all the magic and mystery of his legend.
Recipe for Apple Pie
Ingredients
Crust
1 box (14.1 oz) Refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crusts ( 2 Counts) softened as directed on box.
Filling*
- 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (6 medium)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Heat oven to 425°F. Place 1 pie crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Press firmly against side and bottom.
- In a large bowl, gently mix filling ingredients; spoon into crust-lined pie plate. Top with second crust. Wrap excess top crust under bottom crust edge, pressing edges together to seal; flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edge of crust with 2- to 3-inch wide strips of foil after first 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours before serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
