The Apple Doll

Elisa Kleven

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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Lizzy loves the big apple tree in her yard more than anything. So when the first day of school comes, she picks a beautiful apple, turns it into a makeshift doll she names Susanna, and takes it along to keep her company. But her teacher tells her that dolls aren’t allowed at school. Even worse, her sister says that Susanna won’t last forever. Then Lizzy’s mom shows her a way to turn Susanna into a real apple doll. And with the help of Susanna the Apple Doll, Lizzy overcomes her shyness at school and makes plenty of new friends to bring home to play in her beloved apple tree.
 
Detailed, delightful collage illustrations accompany this sweet story about one girl’s success in bringing together her home world and her school world. Instructions for making an apple doll just like Susanna are included!

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“Kleven provides detailed instructions for parents and children to craft friends of their own to conquer heading-to-school fears.”—Publishers Weekly
 
“A plot summary does little to recreate the charm of this well-written picture book.” —Starred, Booklist
 
“A sweet story about accepting change, working together, and forming new friendships.”—School Library Journal
 

“Bright, textured and bold.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Elisa Kleven

ELISA KLEVEN has written and illustrated many books for children, including The Wishing Ball. She lives in Albany, California.

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The Apple Doll
Elisa Kleven
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Delaware Blue Hen Book Master List, Northern California Book Award Master List

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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
July 2007
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780374303808
ISBN10: 0374303800
Picture Book
8 x 10 inches, 40 pages, Includes full-color illustrations throughout and instructions on how to make an Apple Doll
Age Range: 4 to 8
Grade Range: p to 3 Information for Librarians

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AR Quiz Number: 115306
AR Book Level: 4
AR Points: 5

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