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Apple: A Board Book Board book – Picture Book, September 10, 2019

by Nikki McClure (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
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The life cycle of an apple, illustrated by acclaimed cut-paper artist and New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikki McClure

This board book, featuring Nikki McClure’s signature papercuts, follows the journey of a bright red apple—the only splash of color 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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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Print length
    30 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
  7. Publication date
    September 10, 2019
  8. ISBN-10
    1419736310
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1419736315
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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams (September 10, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 30 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419736310
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419736315
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.02 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
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Beck
5.0 out of 5 stars A great first book
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2014
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A great first book. My toddler even has been able to memorize a few pages. It's great in that it is so simple but leaves so much room to talk about the story with your child. Plus it is really nice to look at. If you have a choice - get the hardcover version. It's sturdy and beautiful. Would make a great gift, too!
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Katherine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2013
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We have enjoyed reading this book together many times. It has taught my daughter a few new words. The book only has one word per page so we get to make up our own stories each time. Great images.
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Fernando
3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful drawings, but disappointing text!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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Complex words hard to relate with the picture.
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Dr. Judy
4.0 out of 5 stars Baby board book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
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Beautiful, simple board book with lovely illustrations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning artwork
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012
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I combined this book with a kindergarten art project. The children loved the beautiful artwork - very unusual. It was great for a lesson on using color for impact and emphasis!
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Wendy Stanziano
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2014
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Excellent, vivid graphics. Great for first grade.
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Max
5.0 out of 5 stars A modern children's classic (and a work of art).
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
My toddler received this book as a gift while he was still an infant, and I've read it to him dozens of times since. On its face, it's a board book showing the full lifecycle of an apple and the seasons. Each two pages present a single word juxtaposed with a beautifully-rendered papercut image, introducing new vocabulary and concepts to small children. But that's merely the surface. Like the best children's books (the works of Maira Kalman, Maurice Sendak, and Shel Silverstein come to mind), this one contains deeper layers of meaning that will resonate with and move the adults that read it aloud to their children. That McClure manages to create a book that is both educational for children and haunting for adults is a true achievement. My son continues to request that I read it--"Apple, Apple..."--and I continue to be left in a deep state of reflection when it ends. Highly recommend.
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Catherine W. Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Fall to Spring
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2012
With lovely paper cut illustrations and bare, simple text, Nikki McClure brings the growth cycle of an apple to life. This concept book explores nature and the community, as well as what being part of a family means.
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Felice Lund
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book.
Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2013
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Beautiful book. Simple and effective language. Beautiful illustrations, black, white and red.
This was a great book to introduce an apple art activity.
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lilachoneybeen
4.0 out of 5 stars Love her books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2013
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Nikki McClure is a lovely artist and makes such unique, magical children's books. I plan on owning everything she releases!
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