A Was Once an Apple Pie
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1992

A Was Once an Apple Pie

Written by Edward Lear · Illustrated by Suse MacDonald

Explore whimsical rhymes and vibrant art in a playful alphabet journey.

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32 pages· ~490L
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Dive into a world where a Bear sniffs an apple pie, a Cat and Dog form an unlikely friendship, and a Goose spills ink. Each letter of the alphabet unveils a delightful rhyme, brought to life with vivid, handpainted cut paper illustrations. From an Eel and Fish sharing the ocean to a Mouse observed by an Owl, this enchanting book invites readers to explore a whimsical landscape of nonsense and charm. What surprises await in this playful alphabet adventure?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 1, 2005
First published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439660563
LCCN
2004025683
OCLC
56913435

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