{"product_id":"apple-9781419703782","title":"Apple","description":"\u003ci\u003eApple\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eApple\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eApple\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The art is gorgeous, the text is one-word-per-page minimal and the \"story\" is sprinkled with welcome surprises.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The emphasis on the cycle of life makes this a useful classroom and library addition.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNikki McClure\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught cut-paper artist known nationally for her calendar and gift line. She is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eCollect Raindrops\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMama, Is It Summer Yet?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTo Market, to Market\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAll in a Day\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Cynthia Rylant. She lives in Olympia, Washington. Visit her online at www.nikkimcclure.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878007148818,"sku":"9781419703782","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0db5afc9-f732-4808-8dda-e95ce3cdb8ac.jpg?v=1749574154","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/apple-9781419703782","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}