Apple vs. Pumpkin: The Battle for the Best Fall Treat Is On!

by Jeffrey Burton, Lydia Jean (Illustrations)

It’s the ultimate seasonal showdown between autumnal characters Apple and Pumpkin in this festive fall board book!

Apple and Pumpkin make their case for being the most beloved fall characters. Are pumpkin spice drinks superior to warm apple cider? Do kids prefer pumpkin patches or apple orchards? Time to decide which household favorite will reign supreme!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

22 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 18, 2023

Reviews

[Kelly {SpaceOnTheBookcase] · Rating 4 out of 5]

The battle between apples and pumpkins takes shape in this board book for little ones as they go back and forth on who represents fall. For a board book there are a lot of words but I think little ones will enjoy the bright pictures. Overall a good book for parents to read to their children.

Thank you Simon Kids for gifting me a copy to review.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's time for a fall flavor showdown! This is a wonderfully cute and clever board book that breathes new life into the genre of seasonal picture books. An adorable cartoon apple and pumpkin argue over who is loved best. A wise fall leaf offers words of wisdom.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

First sentence: When it comes to fall, there's so much to love. The weather turns cool, the clothes get cozy, and there's only ONE treat everyone wants to eat.

Premise/plot: Are you Team Apple or Team Pumpkin? Which "fall" treat do you prefer? In this board book, apple and pumpkin "boast battle" to see which is best.

My thoughts: I like this one. I do. I love both apples and pumpkins. I have a love-hate relationship with the illustrations. Some spreads I love. Some not so much. But I definitely liked this one more often than not. The text is super cute--precious at times. Such as the following:

Did you know every kid is the apple of someone's eye?
Did you know every kid is someone's little pumpkin?

[Brooke - TheBrookeList · Rating 3 out of 5]

This board book manages to pack a lot into those little pages. Apple and Pumpkin argue back and forth about which one makes the best fall treat. They make a lot of great points, but in the end, we learn it's best to be together. It's a getting-along book for the fall, with reminders of some of our favorite flavors, scents, and colors. The illustrations are bright and silly. Would make a good classroom read for kids to choose favorites!

Read as a nomination in the Fiction Picture Book book award category as a panelist for Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards (Cybils Awards).

[Nicole Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a digital ARC of this book for my honest opinion.

This silly and fun book pits the two against each other for best Fall Thing and only Leaf can solve the issue. I had actually never thought about the fact that apples and pumpkins are so similar in their uses. Still, it is a cute book and a cute way to teach kiddos about some of the best parts of the season

[Panda Incognito · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is really cute and funny, but it's very wordy for a board book. This won't work well for many babies and toddlers, and I'm concerned that it's going to miss its true audience. Since this will appeal so much to kids in kindergarten and the early elementary grades, it should have been published as a picture book.

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apple and Pumpkin are fighting over who is loved more! It is time for them to make their case, time to tell everyone why they are the most loved! This BB is a very cute look at what we like when it becomes fall; in the end it is decided: there is lots of delicious treats that both A/P offer everyone - we love you both!

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute and fun seasonal book with very bold illustration style, definitely worth checking out, but I do agree with other reviews that it’s a bit wordy and higher level for a board book. So, it would be better suited as a picture book.

[Racheal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed too hard before we even got past page 2. We have a very real but jokingly fight in our family about what is the best fall flavor. I’m going to have to buy this book to read every fall. “Hold on to your branches, Apple l, dear. There’s a better treat in town, I fear.” Loved it!

[TJE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book, T would like better when older but shows lots of fall festivities and what to do with apples and pumpkins.

Would be a great book to use in classroom with elementary age to start off debate lessons.

[Meghan Bohn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute idea, great filler for a fall display, but meh as a board book in and of itself.

[Rebecca Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a truly delightful book but I can't understand why it isn't a picturebook or reader. The text length, complexity and subject seem better suited to preschool-K.

[Elizabeth]

I am Team Apples all day long.

[Kelly]

It's a calm battle between Apple and Pumpkin, which seems more suitable for the board book age. It does then end in a sugary sweet way.

[Library To-Go]

10/25/23 PediaTrust story time - TG
10/25/23 Play and Learn -TG

[Ellon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars (I liked it)

A cute fall book. Both apple and pumpkin tell why they are the beloved fall treat until leaf tells them there is room for both in our fall enjoyment.

[Andrés · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love the original concept, but the content needed editing. Illustrations and text were very busy, even though some good points were made.

[Bree Sotirovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

i too love both apple vs pumpkin so the choice is hard! adorable rhyming and illustrations in this toddler board book.

[Epifania Rita Gallina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Checked out from PR Library in IL; read at hotel in HE

[Alison N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can you decide between two iconic fall treats? See which one you like best and get all the cozy autumn vibes in this adorable picture book.