Book details
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books)
Description
IN THIS EXUBERANT companion story to How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, our young baker sets her sights on a cherry pie. She heads off on a round-the-U.S.A. journey to find all the materials she needs to stock her kitchen: New Mexico for clay (mixing bowl), Washington for wood (rolling pin), Hawaii for sand (sand? to make the glass for her measuring cup, of course). In joyful art filled with small vignettes and sly humor, two-time Caldecott Honor winner Marjorie Priceman takes us on a cross country journey by riverboat, taxi, bus, train, planeall in search of the natural resources of our country. Includes a brightly painted endpaper map of the U.S.A.and a recipe for cherry pie, of course!
Age
3-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
40 pages
Why to read
- Educational Adventure: The book takes readers on a delightful journey around the world to gather ingredients for an apple pie, teaching geography, cultural diversity, and the origins of food in a fun and engaging way.
- Creative Storytelling: Marjorie Priceman's imaginative narrative combines the process of baking with a whimsical travel adventure, encouraging children's creativity and curiosity about the world around them.
- Charming Illustrations: The book is filled with vibrant and colorful illustrations that capture the essence of each destination and ingredient, making the reading experience visually stimulating and enjoyable for children.
- Interactive Learning: 'How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World' invites participation through its recipe format, allowing children to learn about measurements, sequencing, and following directions, potentially inspiring them to help in the kitchen.