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It Might Be An Apple

By Shinsuke Yoshitake
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It Might Be An Apple by Shinsuke Yoshitake is a delightful children's picture book that explores the imaginative possibilities of an ordinary apple. As a young boy returns home and finds an apple on the table, he begins to wonder if it might be something entirely unexpected and whimsical. The story encourages curiosity and creativity, sparking a sense of wonder in everyday objects.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a curious and imaginative child. It takes an ordinary object and explores endless possibilities in a fun, whimsical manner, sparking creativity and encouraging children to see the world in new, playful ways.

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A boisterous, philosophical shaggy dog story for young children that follows a child's hilarious, wildly inventive train of thought through all the things an apple might be if it is not, in fact, an apple. It encourages a questioning, challenging approach to the world around us.

Introduces philosophical ideas to young children in an out-there way, taking a humorous approach to eternal questions about the meaning of life - and apples

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It Might Be an Apple is a boisterous, philosophical shaggy dog story for young children—and probably a few adults. The story follows a child's hilarious, wildly inventive train of thought through all the things an apple might be if it is not, in fact, an apple.

Distrusting the apple's convincing appearance, the child's imagination spirals upwards and outwards into a madcap fantasy world—maybe it's a planet from outer space with tiny aliens on board? Perhaps it wants a cool hairstyle? Does it feel scared, or snore at night?

This book is not only huge fun, but it also encourages a questioning, challenging approach to the world around us.

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It Might Be An Apple by Shinsuke Yoshitake is praised for its magical and creative exploration of a child's imagination, bringing pure delight to readers. Additionally, the book is described as playful and genuinely enlightening, offering a unique and insightful perspective that captivates both children and adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500650486

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Shinsuke Yoshitake is the author of several children's books, including It Might Be an Apple, Can I Build Another Me? and What Happens Next?, all published by Thames & Hudson.

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