An Orange in January

Written by Dianna Hutts Aston · Illustrated by Julie Maren

Discover the journey of an orange from blossom to playground delight.

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32 pages· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

Follow the journey of a vibrant orange from blossom to market, revealing the hidden wonders of its growth cycle. As it travels from tree to truck, this orange finds its way into the hands of a young boy, who shares its sweet taste with friends on a chilly January day. This poetic tale uncovers the remarkable life story of an everyday fruit, inviting readers to appreciate the simple pleasures and intricate processes behind the oranges we enjoy.

From the publisher

Plump, juicy oranges are one of the great pleasures of winter–and one that is usually taken for granted. Now here’s an eloquent, celebratory picture of how those oranges have found their way to the grocery store shelves, and then into kids–tummies! With vivid, glowing paintings, this unique picture book offers a poetic lesson about a plant’s growth cycle and about the produce industry. We follow an orange from blossom to ripe fruit, from tree to truck to market . . . and into the hands of a boy who shares this treat with his friends on the playground, –so that everyone could taste the sweetness of an orange in January.In the tradition of Apple Farmer Annie and Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf, this is a satisfying, celebratory look at an everyday object with a remarkable life story.

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