Bring Me Some Apples and I'll Make You a Pie
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Bring Me Some Apples and I'll Make You a Pie

Written by Robbin Gourley

A young girl discovers the magic of farm-to-table cooking.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 310 ratings
48 pages· 1,611 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD810L
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In the heart of Virginia, young Edna Lewis learns the art of transforming fresh farm produce into delightful meals. As the seasons change, she gathers fruits and vegetables with her family, setting the stage for her future as a celebrated African-American chef. Journey through Edna's childhood, where the rhythm of nature and the joy of cooking intertwine, leading to a harvest feast. What secrets of the land will she uncover, and how will they shape her culinary legacy? Discover the roots of a pioneer in regional cuisine and the purity of ingredients.

From the publisher

From the whippoorwill’s call on the first day of spring through the first snowfall, Edna Lewis and members of her family gather fruits, berries, and vegetables from the fields, garden, and orchard on their Virginia farm and turn them into wonderful meals, a wonderful beginning for a woman who would become an award-winning African-American chef.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,611
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD810L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
128161
Publication
Published
January 1, 2009
First published
June 18, 2008
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780618158362

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