No Ordinary Apple

Written by Sara Marlowe · Illustrated by Phil Pascuzzo

A boy discovers the magic of mindfulness through an unexpected snack.

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36 pages· ~660L

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Bookroo's summary

Elliot's craving for candy leads to an unexpected journey of mindfulness when his neighbor Carmen offers him an apple instead. Initially disappointed, Elliot learns to engage his senses and discovers the apple's hidden wonders. This delightful tale invites children to slow down and find joy in the simplest things, transforming an ordinary day into an extraordinary experience. What secrets will Elliot uncover in this mindful adventure?

From the publisher

On an otherwise ordinary day, Elliot discovers something extraordinary: the power of mindfulness. When he asks his neighbor Carmen for a snack, he’s at first disappointed when she hands him an apple - he wanted candy! But when encouraged to carefully and attentively look, feel, smell, taste, and even listen to the apple, Elliot discovers that this apple is not ordinary at all. Lushly and humorously illustrated, No Ordinary Apple makes a traditional technique for training mindfulness a fun and enjoyable way for children to learn to slow down and appreciate even the simplest things.

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