Apple

Apple

<div><i>Apple</i> follows the life of an apple throughout the year, demonstrating the cyclical patterns in nature. The youngest readers will delight in following the journey of the bright red apple€"the only splash of color in the otherwise black-and-white illustrations€"as it travels from tree, to harvest, to snack, to compost, and finally to sprout. A single word complements each illustration, urging early readers to reflect on each stage in the apple€s life.<br><i>Apple</i> is acclaimed cut-paper artist Nikki McClure€s very first book, originally self-published and sold in a limited edition of just 200 copies. Now, 16 years later, it is available in wide release, and fans will relish the chance to own the book that launched McClure€s signature style.<br><br><b><u>Praise for <i>Apple</i></u></b><br><b>STARRED REVIEW</b><br>"Run your fingers across this satisfyingly square book€s cover and feel the subtle, smooth outlines of a ripe apple and simple letters. You€ll immediately sense the solid, soothing storytelling at work inside, achieved through astute manipulations of paper."<br>€"<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i>starred review<br><br>"The art is gorgeous, the text is one-word-per-page minimal and the €œstory€ is sprinkled with welcome surprises."<br>€"<i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br><br>"The emphasis on the cycle of life makes this a useful classroom and library addition."<br>€"<i>School Library Journal</i></div>