Johnny Appleseed and Other Stories About America

Johnny Appleseed Written by Reeve Lindbergh, Read by Mary McDonnell -- John Chapman, known by almost all as Johnny Appleseed, is the man who sprinkled apple seeds, planted trees and told stories to children across the Midwest. Martin's Big Words Written by Doreen Rappaport, Read by Michael Clarke Duncan -- Using his quotes, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes to life in this biography about beliefs and dreams and following one's heart. It will inspire and affect all. Players in Pigtails Written by Shana Corey, Read by Zooey Deschanel -- This story celebrates a brave girl's love of baseball as she works to become a player in the first All American Girls Professional Baseball League. This Land Is Your Land Written by Woody Guthrie, Sung by Arlo Guthrie and read by Nora Guthrie -- A favorite folk song is brought to life in this glorious, toe-tapping production. Daughter, Nora Guthrie, narrates a biographical piece about Woody Guthrie.