Book Series · 2 Books

Bad Apple Books

In order from Bad Apple to Party Pooper.

The Bad Apple series is a set of 2 picture books by Edward Hemingway and Huw Lewis Jones, published between 2012 and 2022. Written for ages 3–5, most books run about 30 pages.

Bad Apple
Party Pooper
Bad Apple
Party Pooper
Bad Apple
Party Pooper
Bad Apple
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Bad Apple
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$1597
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

Bad Apple

By Edward Hemingway

An apple defies bullies to keep his unlikely friendship with a worm.

32 pages· 477 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: Mac, an apple, befriends Will, a worm, defying the norms of their world. Labeled 'rotten' by others, Mac faces a choice: conform or stand by his friend. As loneliness looms, Mac realizes he'd rather be a 'bad apple' with Will than alone. This tale of friendship and courage challenges the status quo, asking: What would you risk for a true friend?
In reading order

Bad Apple Series

2 books · Published 2012–2022

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Bad Apple

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

An apple defies bullies to keep his unlikely friendship with a worm.

#3

Party Pooper

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2022

A mischievous fruit aims to ruin a birthday party but faces unexpected resistance.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bad Apple series?

There are 2 books in the Bad Apple series. It began with Bad Apple in 2012, and the newest book, Party Pooper, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Bad Apple books in?

Start with Bad Apple and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Bad Apple books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Bad Apple book is the longest?

Bad Apple (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 477 words (32 pages).

Which Bad Apple book is the shortest?

Party Pooper (Book #3) is the shortest at 85 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Bad Apple to life.

01

Edward Hemingway

Author & Illustrator
02

Huw Lewis Jones

Author
03

Ben Sanders

Illustrator

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