How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books) Review
Delectable is the word for this whimsical flight of fancy around the world. It begins with a girl opening a cookbook, and the narrator states, "Making an apple pie is really easy. First, get all the ingredients at the market. Mix them well, bake and serve. Unless, of course, the market is closed." In that case, it's time for a steamship voyage to Europe for semolina wheat, a train ride to France for a chicken (which will lay a fresh egg upon arriving home), a boat trip to Sri Lanka for cinnamon (peeled from the kurundu tree under which a leopard is napping). On to England for a milk cow, and Vermont for apples.
When the cheerful protagonist arrives home (by airplane, don't want the ingredients to spoil), she prepares the ingredients and serves up a warm pie for all her friends (sans ice cream, as the market is still closed). The book ends with a recipe for apple pie.
This story is a wonderful early introduction to the concepts of trade, culture, and cooking, and for thoughtful readers may provide an opportunity to discuss the effect of globalization on national economies. It's infused with a lighthearted wit and and gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "As American as apple pie." A delicious excursion.
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books) Feature
- ISBN13: 9780679880837
- Condition: New
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How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books) Overview
Illus. in full color. An apple pie is easy to make...if the market is open.
But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. This
deliciously silly recipe for apple pie takes readers around the globe to gather
ingredients. First hop a steamboat to Italy for the finest semolina wheat. Then
hitch a ride to England and hijack a cow for the freshest possible milk. And,
oh yes! Don't forget to go apple picking in Vermont! A simple recipe for apple
pie is included. "Libraries should consider purchasing multiple copies since
every preschool and primary-grade teacher in town will want a copy to
read."--(starred) Booklist.
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Customer Reviews
Wonderful Homeschooling Book! - Sweet Mama - Colorado
This book is perfectly appropriate for my daughter who is four. We have spent the last two weeks doing unit studies inspired by this book. The illustration carries a sweet tone. The information given for each country sparked inquisitiveness in my daughter. We then studied together in depth the cultures behind each country the little girl visits. Great read for enjoyment or homeschooling! Two thumbs up!
love it on many levels - cambridge reader - cambridge, ma United States
This book meets all my basic criteria for reading to my 3.5 y.o daughter: 1) it depicts a female character taking initiative, being adventurous/ resourceful; 2) it has charming illustrations; and 3) my daughter enjoys it as much as I do. But then on top of that it 4)has great subtle humor (LOVE the surprise ending of the last page!) 5) offers a geography lesson (my daughter loves pointing out the locations on the map on the inside cover , 6) teaches about where food really comes from and shows respect for nature, and 7) teaches about sharing your efforts with friends (who are multicultural, no less!). This book is absolutely perfect! (with one minor complaint- the map in the inside cover is badly placed, so three key locations in the story- italy, france, and england- are hard to locate, as they fall right in the seam.)
I love this book!
Super FUN book - boy momma - Ohio
This silly creative book is one of my favorites. My boys bring me the book (to read to them) saying "here's your favorite, Mom."
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