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Apples Fiction

Amazing Apples by Consie Powell(2003)Simple poems in acrostic form describe an apple orchard through the seasons, as well as the activities of the family that tends the orchard. Includes a page of notes about apples.

Apple Batter by Deborah Turney Zagwyn(1999)Because of their persistence, Delmore succeeds in learning how to hit a baseball and his mother Loretta succeeds in growing apples.

The Apple Bird by Brian Wildsmith(1997)

Apple Cider Making Days by Ann Purmell(2002)Alex and Abigail join the whole family in processing and selling apples and apple cider at their grandfather's farm.

Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington(2001)Annie the apple farmer saves her most beautiful apples to sell fresh at the farmers' market.

Apple Picking Time by Michele Benoit Slawson(1994)A young girl and her family spend a fall day picking apples with others from their small town.

The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall(1996)Describes an apple tree as it grows leaves and flowers and then produces its fruit, while in its branches robins make a nest, lay eggs, and raise a family. Includes a recipe for apple pie.

The Apple Pip Princess by Jane Ray(2008)In a land that has stood barren, parched by drought and ravaged by frosts since the Queen's death, the King sets his three daughters the task of making the kingdom bloom again, and discovers that sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

Apples by Samantha Berger(1998)Reproduces paintings of apples, from one to ten, by various artists including René Magritte, Andy Warhol, Fernando Botero, and Paul Cézanne.

Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell(1989)In preparation for Halloween night, a family visits Mr. Comstock's farm to pick apples and pumpkins.

Apples, Apples by Kathleen Zoehfeld(2004)"Apple-picking season is here! Let's grab a basket and head to the orchard. Whole or sliced, baked or juiced - everyone loves apples!"--from cover.

Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace(2000)Members of the Rabbit family visit an apple orchard, where they have fun picking apples and discovering their many uses. Includes a recipe for applesauce, directions for a craft activity, and sayings about apples.

book jacket Applesauce Season by Eden Ross Lipson(2009)In an urban setting, the story of how a family gets together to cook apples for applesauce. Includes a recipe for applesauce, to help you create your own traditions.

Autumn is for Apples by Michelle Knudsen(2001)When the weather turns cool and crisp, a family visits an apple orchard and savors the crunchy sweetness of freshly picked apples.

book jacket Big Red Apple by Tony Johnston(1999)The wind blows an apple off a tree, a worm eats a tiny hole in it, a bird pecks at it, and a boy eats it, spitting out the seeds--from which an apple tree grows.

Easy as Apple Pie by Karen Ruelle(2002)Emily says "Yuck" whenever apples are mentioned, but when she and her older brother, Harry, sleep over at their grandparents' house, they all pick apples and make them into delicious pies.

Fluffy Goes Apple Picking by Kate McMullan(2001)When Ms. Day's class takes a field trip to an apple orchard, Fluffy the guinea pig goes along, but will he ever get to eat his apple?

Found an Apple by Harriet Ziefert(2007)A child learns a lesson from eating a wormy and rotten apple.

book jacket Max and Mo go Apple Picking by Patricia Lakin(2007)Max and Mo, the class hamsters, have fun after the students return from picking apples. Includes instructions for making apple prints and a recipe for applesauce.

One Green Apple by Eve Bunting(2006)While on a school field trip to an orchard to make cider, a young immigrant named Farah gains self-confidence when the green apple she picks perfectly complements the other students' red apples.

Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise by Janet Elizabeth Rickert(1999)After Russ, a five-year-old with Down syndrome, picks a basket of apples and helps his mother and grandmother make a pie, his grandfather invites him into the backyard for a surprise.

The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons(1984)As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins(2000)In rhyming verses, one animal after another neighs, moos, oinks, quacks and makes other appropriate sounds as each eats an apple from the farmer's tree.

Ten Red Apples by Virginia Miller(2002)Bartholomew and George, two bears, and Little Black Kitten enjoy the apple tree in the garden and count its shiny red apples.

Tucker's Apple Dandy Day by Susan Winget(2006)Tucker the rabbit goes on a class trip to Farmer Sam's apple orchard.

Up, Up, Up: it's Apple Picking Time by Jody Fickes Shapiro(2003)Myles and his family go to his grandparents' apple ranch, where they have a wonderful time picking and selling apples together.

We All Fall for Apples by Emmi Herman(2006)Simple text describes a trip to an apple farm.

Apples Non-Fiction

The Amazing Apple Book by Paulette Bourgeois(1987)Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the history, cultivation, and many uses of apples.

An Apple Festival: Orchards in Autumn by Lisa Gabbert(1999)Describes the origin and history of apple festivals, an autumn harvest celebration, and tells what goes on there.

Apple Harvest by Calvin Harris(2008)

The Apple Orchard by Patricia Murphy(2005)

book jacket Apple Trees by Robin Nelson(2008)

Apples by Kristin Ward(2000)Describes what apples look like, how they grow, and what we use them for.

Apples by Elaine Landau(1999)Surveys the history, cultivation, and uses of apples and describes the different kinds.

Apples by Gail Gibbons(2000)Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.

Apples by Ken Robbins(2002)Describes how apples are grown, harvested, and used, and details facts about apples in history, literature, and our daily lives.

Apples by Cynthia Klingel(2001)Simple text describes apples, where they grow, and how we use them.

Apples by Shawndra Shofner(2005)

Apples by Jacqueline Farmer(2007)Describes the cultivation and uses of apples.

Apples and How They Grow by Laura Driscoll(2003)Simply describes how apple trees are cultivated and grow to produce particular kinds of apples.

Apples Here by Will Hubbell(2002)Through the seasons, apples grow from buds to blossoms to fruit and become part of people's lives and celebrations.

Apples of Your Eye by Allan Fowler(1994)

Applesauce by Gretchen Mayo(2004)Describes how apples are grown and made into the popular food, applesauce.

book jacket A Day at the Apple Orchard by Megan Faulkner(2005)

Eating Apples by Gail Saunders-Smith(1998)Simple text and photographs describe different ways to enjoy apples--whole, sliced, cooked, and juiced.

From Blossom to Fruit by Gail Saunders-Smith(1998)Simple text and photographs describe the growth of an apple from blossom to ripe fruit.

From Bud to Blossom by Gail Saunders-Smith(1998)Simple text and photographs describe the stage in the life cycle of apples when the buds on a tree turn into leaves and apple blossoms.`

From Seed to Apple by Anita Ganeri(2006)Have you ever eaten an apple? -- Pips and seeds -- A sprouting seed -- Leaves and food -- Falling leaves -- Apple tree in winter -- Apple blossom -- Making seeds -- Seeds and fruit -- Insect pests -- Ripe, red apples -- Apple picking -- The life cycle of an apple -- Apple tree map -- Apple map.

From Shoot to Apple by Stacy Taus-Bolstad(2003)Describes how apples grow, from a shoot to a mature tree that produces apples in an apple orchard.

I am an Apple by Jean Marzollo(1997)Depicts a bud on an apple tree as it grows into an apple, ripens, is harvested, and provides seeds as a promise for the future.

book jacket The Life Cycle of an Apple by Ruth Thomson(2009)Apples grow here -- What is an apple? -- Apple trees -- Buds -- Flowers -- Pollination -- Apples -- Ripe and ready -- Autumn and winter -- Spring -- Life cycle.

The Life Cycle of an Apple Tree by Linda Tagliaferro(2007)"Simple text and photographs present the life cycle of an apple tree from seed to adult plant"--Provided by publisher.

Out and About at the Apple Orchard by Diane Mayr(2003)Describes all that is involved in growing apples--covering planting, pollination, harvesting, different varieties, and more.

Picking Apples by Gail Saunders-Smith(1998)Simple text and photographs describe the process of getting apples from the tree to trucks that are used to ship them everywhere.

Picking Apples and Pumpkins by Amy Hutchings(2004)Spend the day with Kristy, her family, and two best friends as they pick apples and pumpkins at Battleview Orchards in New Jersey.

The Zieglers and their Apple Orchard by Alice Flanagan(1999)Follows the different kinds of work that the Zieglers do in their apple orchard beginning with fall pruning and ending with picking and selling the ripened fruit.

Johnny Appleseed

book jacket Folks Call Me Appleseed John by Andrew Glass(1995)A fictionalized account describing how John Chapman was joined in the western Pennsylvania wilderness by his half-brother Nathaniel, who was unprepared for John's spartan lifestyle and unusual ways.

Johnny Appleseed by Patricia Demuth(1996)Recounts the story of the man who traveled west planting apple seeds to make the country a better place to live.

Johnny Appleseed by Gini Holland(1997)Relates the life and accomplishments of John Chapman.

Johnny Appleseed by Jane Kurtz(2004)Who's that walking along the Ohio? It's Johnny Appleseed! He walks across the land, planting trees wherever he goes. So, everyone, clap your hands for Johnny Appleseed!

Johnny Appleseed by Rosemary Benet(2001)A poem describing Johnny Appleseed's appearance and actions.

Johnny Appleseed: a Poem by Reeve Lindbergh(1990)Rhymed text and illustrations relate the life of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left a legacy still enjoyed today.

Johnny Appleseed: a Tall Tale by Steven Kellogg(1998)Presents the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, describing his love of nature, his kindness to animals, and his physical fortitude.

Johnny Appleseed: My Story by David L. Harrison(2001)

Johnny Appleseed: the Story of a Legend by Will Moses(2001)

The True Tale of Johnny Appleseed by Margaret Hodges(1997)Relates the story of the man who traveled west planting apple seeds to make the country a better place to live.