I Am an Apple

by Jean Marzollo

An introduction to the life cycle of an apple follows the fruit's journey from a tiny bud on a tree to a large, juicy fruit, and is illustrated with colorful cut-paper art. Original.

Genres: Picture Books, Science, Childrens, Storytime, Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Jean Marzollo was an American children's author and illustrator best known for the I Spy series, a best-selling and award-winning collection written entirely in rhythm and rhyme and illustrated by Walter Wick. Over her career, she wrote more than 100 books for children, parents, and educators, including Help Me Learn Numbers 0-20, The Little Plant Doctor, and Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King. Born and raised in Connecticut, she graduated from the University of Connecticut and earned a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She taught high school English and later worked in educational publishing, serving for 20 years as editor of Scholastic’s Let’s Find Out Magazine. Later in life, she began illustrating her own books.

Reviews

[Christina/ The Blog for Teachers, Readers, & Life! · Rating 4 out of 5]

I Am an Apple (Hello Science Reader Level 1)
Written by: Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by: Judith Moffatt
Ages: 3-6
US Grades: Preschool- Grade 1
Lexile Measure: 120L
Nonfiction, Apples, Apple Tree, Apple Blossom, Apple Life Cycle

I Am an Apple is a fabulous introduction to facts about apples for young children. The collages of vibrant colored pictures give the images a real-life effect. On the first page, there are some language arts activities for the children to engage with the book.

Simple large words allow younger children to interact with this book. The book explores the basic life cycle of apples with a graphic depicting the life cycle on the last page.

During the book, it asks the question “What is made from apples?” (Answers might include: apple cider, apple juice, apple pie, bird feeder with hollowed out ½ an apple with bird seed inside…)

Please go to my blog to see Science & Math Lessons for the Apple Unit Books Pre-K-5.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted to read this book because I was looking for a science connection of the literature. It's a very basic level book but I think students could get a lot from it. I loved how it was educational and interesting it was, even as a college student.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. Is an Easy Reader but can also be used as a picture book read aloud.

[Julie Woods]

This is a great book to teach science and the life cycle of an apple. The picture is very well illustrated and teaches children different things we can do with apples.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this story today for a toddler program and they loved learning about the life cycle of an apple. We counted flower blossoms and seeds and the kiddos liked talking about what you can make from apples. A great resources during this time of year.

[Kristin Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, informative text with bright, cut paper illustrations. A quick 3K read.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very easy read for beginner readers. Nothing was too overcomplicated in the book.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

So fun to act out with preK!

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great lesson on the life cycle of an apple.

[zhanghao · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good educational resource about Apple.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

AR 1.5

[Yasuko · Rating 2 out of 5]

2013.4.17 166words

[J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

AR Quiz No. 58853 EN Nonfiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 1.0 - AR Pts: 0.5

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

life cycle of the apple is covered in this easy reader that promises to be a fall classic.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple way to teach the kids the life cycle of an apple tree.