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Apple

By Nikki McClure
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Apple by Nikki McClure is a delightful children's book that follows the life cycle of an apple, from being picked to eventually growing into a new tree. Through its evocative illustrations and simple but insightful narrative, it introduces young readers to themes of nature, growth, and renewal. McClure's striking cut-paper artwork adds a unique visual experience to this educational and engaging story.
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If you appreciate stories paired with intricate paper cut illustrations, this children's book offers a unique visual and literary experience. It might captivate young readers with its simple yet profound narrative celebrating nature and the cycle of growth and change.

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"The journey of an apple, from tree to snack to compost heap to sprout."--Back cover.

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The life cycle of an apple, illustrated by acclaimed cut-paper artist Nikki McClure.

This board book, featuring Nikki McClure's signature papercuts, follows the journey of a bright red apple—the only splash of colour in the otherwise black-and-white illustrations—as it travels from tree to harvest to snack to compost and, finally, to sprout.

In the opening spread, a ripe, red apple falls from a tree, and a man gathers it to take home. His daughter takes the apple to school for lunch but mistakenly drops it after taking a bite. Left on the ground, we see the apple buried as the seasons change and children come and go on the playground above.

On the final spread, the buried apple has produced an apple tree sprout. A single word complements each illustration, urging early readers to reflect on each stage in the apple's life.

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Apple by Nikki McClure is praised for its stunning cut-paper illustrations and engaging story that encourages young readers to appreciate the natural cycle of an apple. The book's simplicity and beauty invite children to explore themes of growth, harvest, and renewal, making it an excellent choice for early childhood education. Many reviews highlight its capacity to inspire curiosity and discussions about nature and seasons.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419736315

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Board book

Date Published: 10 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Illustration: Full-colour illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 30

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nikki McClure Young Adult

About the Author

Nikki McClure is a self-taught cut-paper artist who illustrates gift products as well as many books for children. She is the author and illustrator of Collect Raindrops, How to Be a Cat, Mama, Is It Summer Yet?, and To Market, To Market, among many others. She lives in Olympia, Washington.

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