Apple follows the life of an apple throughout the year, demonstrating the cyclical patterns in nature. The youngest readers will delight in following the journey of the 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. A single word complements each illustration, urging early readers to reflect on each stage in the apple€s life. Apple is acclaimed cut-paper artist Nikki McClure€s very first book, originally self-published and sold in a limited edition of just 200 copies. Now, 16 years later, it is available in wide release, and fans will relish the chance to own the book that launched McClure€s signature style.
Praise for Apple STARRED REVIEW "Run your fingers across this satisfyingly square book€s cover and feel the subtle, smooth outlines of a ripe apple and simple letters. You€ll immediately sense the solid, soothing storytelling at work inside, achieved through astute manipulations of paper." €"Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"The art is gorgeous, the text is one-word-per-page minimal and the €œstory€ is sprinkled with welcome surprises." €"The New York Times Book Review
"The emphasis on the cycle of life makes this a useful classroom and library addition." €"School Library Journal