Sour Apple [Hardcover]

GIFT THIS BOOK TO A TEACHER THIS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON!
(They love apples...)

From the creator ofHidden Gemcomes a funny and delightful new picture book about an apple wholearns the importance of self-acceptance and patienceafter being left behind during picking season.

Ever been picked last? Well, this sour apple knows a thing or two about what it feels like to be forgotten. When apple season passes and hes left on the cold, hard ground, he questions his place in the world.

As his introspection branches out into different ideas of what could have been if he was chosen, he learns some core truths about what it means to be alive.

Linda Liuis an illustrator and a designer based in Southern California with a taste for tactile textures, saucy shapes, and palatable palettes. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now works freelance and full-time so she can be a girl boss and a girl employee at the same time. She is the author and illustrator ofHidden Gem.

A Childrens Book Council K-2nd Grade Favorites Award Selection
A Society of Illustrators 2024 Original Art Exhibit Winner

A tremendous homage to self-esteem, individuality, thoughtfulness, ?surrender, and hope. School Library Journal,starred review

An uplifting tale of triumph. Kirkus Reviews

As in her sparkling debut,Hidden Gem, Liu has created a charming and emotional protagonist to whom readers of all ages will relate: After all, recognizing and appreciating our own unique potential is an ongoing process. Its a delight to follow along as this apples outlook changes from sour to sweet, eventually undergoing an astonishing transformation that celebrates the wonder of a new perspective and a hopeful future. BookPage


Praise forHidden Gem

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