A young girl describes the life cycle of the apple--from tiny seed to tree--and expresses her gratitude for this small but wonderful miracle of nature.
Discusses the life cycle of an apple tree, covering its many varieties, beginnings as a seed, use of sunlight, air, and water to grow, the pollination process, and physical characteristics, with fun facts and a glossary.
Lena's grandmother tells about the time when her mother in Hungary shared some freshly made strudel with a beggar who repaid her hospitality with a beautiful song. Includes a recipe for apple strudel.
Lily and Ty investigate the Empire State (that's New Yoirk) in search of The Applesauce Bandit. Along the way, they discover what it takes to get from fruit on a tree to a yummy snack on the shelves of a grocery store.