Sour Apple – Falling behind does not mean finishing last. We follow the life of Sour Apple, an apple that was not chosen for apple picking. Discover this wonderful book, its vibrant illustrations and the important lessons for your children.
What’s It About
New from MacMillan Publishing Group, author Linda Liu takes us on a journey of a sour apple that was not picked to be eaten. The apple will not be used to eat or for pies. This apple is not even chosen by insects to munch on! As the Apple realizes it is not only last but has not been chosen at all, it is taken into the ground. Then, over time something incredible happens. Sour Apple realizes that falling behind does not mean finishing last. Sometimes, your purpose can be so great, you could never see the bigger picture.
Morals
Author Linda Liu writes a book that helps young and hesitant writers read this book with ease. They will learn a flux of emotions but also be able to relate to this book. Sometimes, we do not achieve our goals as quickly as we would like. Other times, we do not achieve them at all. However, we can’t always comprehend the end goal. Life has a better way to show some of us. This is such a gift for children to learn so young. Most adults are still learning this valuable lesson! We loved this book and know that Sour Apple will stay in our library and be read again and again.
Extra Credit
Have your child draw a picture or write a story how a toy, animal or even themselves thought they wanted something but life introduced something better to them! A lot of people have had these experiences that are worth mentioning. Teaching your children patience, abstract thinking and empathy early can really give your children gifts through out their lives.
