Release date: May 31, 2011 | Age Range: 2 - 6 years
When an apple pie arrives piping hot on the kitchen table, a little pup does everything from A to Z to get his paws on it. He Ogles it. He Pines for it. But will his ABC antics land him a slice?
APPLE PIE ABC is a delicious twist on traditional verse brought to life by Alison Murray’s simple words and whimsical illustrations. Sure to delight readers of all ages, it’s a book to savor again and again.
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Ideal for little ones learning the alphabet. highly recommended. -- Bookbag 20100501 Retold with wit, filled with charm and illustrated with tremendous style. Bound to be loved by young children and adults alike. -- Reading Zone 20100601 Parchment-coloured pages and linocut images in muted shades give this neatly designed book traditional warmth. -- Sunday Times 20100620 Alison Murray's illustrations are utterly delightful. Sure to become a nursery classic. -- Angels & Urchins 20100701 Lovely illustrations matched with a cunning use of the alphabet. -- Financial Times 20100626 Rarely can the alphabet have been presented in a more child-friendly way. -- Independent 20100711 Very enjoyable for both the reader and their recipient! -- School Librarian 20100901 Delicious! -- Books For Keeps 20100901 A visual treat. Two memorable characters of which children and parents alike will want to see a lot more. -- INIS 20100901 A perfect introduction to the alphabet. -- Book Fest Reading Guide 20100901 Utterly lovable. -- Scotland On Sunday 20111218 Every page opening is joyously coloured. **** -- Books For Keeps 20120101
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About the Author
Alison Murray studied Textile Design at the Glasgow School of Art. After graduating she moved to London and worked in a variety of jobs, including bookseller and rug designer, before completing a Masters of Art in Design for Interactive Media at Middlesex University. She then co-founded, built, and sold a successful interactive media company. She currently lives in Glasgow, Scotland with her husband, daughter, and dog.
Full of charm and sweet simplicity, this is far more than just an ABC book. The alphabet is just the structural foundation: on top of it is built the delightful story of a dog attempting to get a taste of freshly baked apple pie. It's a bit like a poem:
E eager for it F find a crumb of it G get a taste for it H have to get a lick of it I in trouble
The stylish illustrations blend well with text, filling out the story of a curious dog's antics. If you're looking for a fresh and creative take on teaching the alphabet - and a sweet story to boot - this is the book for you.
I love the way this ABC book tells a story. Excellent for children's programs. Most ABC books are just vocabulary books but Apple Pie ABC actually tells a story; I love it! Plan to use it in my Toddler program at the Library.
My 3-year old loves this book and asks us to read it quite a lot. While she doesn't appreciate the alphabet concept, she loves the story of the naughty dog pining and scheming for pie! The only part I didn't like (so I changed it when I read it) is **SPOILER COMING** . . . When the dog eats the pie and gets away with it. In my version, he gets put outside. ;) Cute book nonetheless!
