{"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\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419703782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.35h x 8.16w x 0.68d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/28\/2012 pg. 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2012 pg. 1511\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2012 pg. 81\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/16\/2012 pg. 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2012 pg. 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2013 pg. 14 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nikki McClure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42935571022005,"sku":"9781419703782","price":11.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_496192f9-a576-4896-a4a5-85ff424ea8fd.jpg?v=1688489661","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/apple-9781419703782","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}