In An Apple Pie for Dinner, kind old Granny Smith wants to bake an apple pie, but she doesn't have any apples. Won't you join her as she sets off with a basketful of plums in hopes that she can make a trade?
On her journey, Granny makes many new friends as she swaps plums for feathers, feathers for flowers, flowers for a gold coin, a gold coin for a puppy, and a puppy for what she hoped to find in the first place – apples!
And then, with the help of all of her new friends, she bakes the best apple pie ever. You can too – just follow Granny's secret recipe inside the book!
Yum yum! An apple pie is a special treat. And it's extra yummy when helpful friends share it!
As Granny Smith says, "If you try and try, you can always have an apple pie for dinner!"
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"[A] delightful cumulative story... The outstanding baked clay and mixed-media illustrations are expressive, colorful, and detailed... Told with folkloric flair, this scrumptious tale is perfect for reading aloud to a broad range of ages. Every library will want a copy."
– School Library Journal
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"The good-hearted text... scans well and will be a welcome addition to a storytime or family read-aloud. Baicker-McKee's bright, mixed-media collages include clay, fabric, pipe cleaners and other items, creating a pleasingly tactile look."
"From Granny’s lace cap and embroidered apron to her woven basket and fuzzy dog, the fascinating tactile details will have young and old poring over the pages. Complete with a pie recipe and notes from both the author and illustrator that cite the origin of the tale (the English folktale “An Apple Dumpling”) and directions on how to make bas-reliefs, the book is a delicious treat to be shared anytime."
– Booklist
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"Set off with Granny Smith and discover how kindness can have the best reward of all – a perfect apple pie shared with friends. Delicious!"