His real name was John Chapman.He grew apples.But wait. So what?Why should we remember himand read about himand think about himand talk about him today, more than two hundred years after he was born?Why should we call him a hero? Esme Raji Codell and Lynne Rae Perkins show us, in eloquent words and exhilarating pictures, why Johnny Appleseed matters now, perhaps more than ever, in our loud and wired and fast-paced world.
In the witty sequel to Fairly Fairy Tales, Esmé Raji Codell's latest picture book features charming twists on the beloved Mother Goose nursery rhymes.Could space aliens pay a visit in Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? Could a giraffe go to school in Mary Had a Little Lamb? Could the blackbirds in Sing a Song of Sixpence really play guitars? Sometimes the answer is "yes” and sometimes it's "no”—but the fun is in the asking! Gifted writer and educato...
The winner of the International Children's Book Award, this novel tells the funny and touching tale of classroom redemption. Sahara Jones is going into fifth grade--again. Although she won't be "Sahara Special" (special needs, that is) anymore, she soon learns to find a way to redefine special for herself.
A pop culture phenomenon" (Publishers Weekly) "Screamingly funny" (Booklist)"Funny, poignant, and even sad. You'll find yourself laughing at places, ready to cry at others." (The Arizona Republic)"It should be read by anyone who's interested in the future of public education." (Boston Phoenix Literary Section)"Esme is a teacher I'd hire tomorrow. There is nothing the profession needs more than such creative intelligent, combative, and loving t...
Bestselling author Codell ("Educating Esm") takes readers through a very different version of some beloved fairy-tales in "Fairly Fairy Tales." Full color.
The winner of the International Children's Book Award, this novel tells the funny and touching tale of classroom redemption. Sahara Jones is going into fifth grade--again. Although she won't be "Sahara Special" (special needs, that is) anymore, she soon learns to find a way to redefine special for herself.
