Sour Apple
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Sour Apple

Written and illustrated by Linda Liu

An apple left behind discovers self-acceptance and patience.

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40 pages· 210 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~220L
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Bookroo's summary

An apple, left behind after picking season, grapples with feelings of rejection and questions his place in the world. As he reflects on what could have been, he uncovers profound truths about self-worth and patience. Will he find his purpose despite being overlooked?

From the publisher

PICK THIS BOOK!(We promise it’s sweet.) From the creator of Hidden Gem comes a funny and delightful new picture book about an apple who learns the importance of self-acceptance and patience after being left behind during picking season. Ever been picked last? Well, this sour apple knows a thing or two about what it feels like to be forgotten. When apple season passes and he’s left on the cold, hard ground, he questions his place in the world. As his introspection branches out into different ideas of what could have been if he was chosen, he learns some core truths about what it means to be alive.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
210
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~220L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
555107
Publication
Published
July 9, 2024
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250835086
LCCN
2023940629

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