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Name: Apple tree! Apple tree!
Author: Mary Blocksma

📘 Apple tree! Apple tree! by Mary Blocksma

Apple tree! Apple tree! follows the gentle, spirited voice of an apple tree that loves all around it yet yearns for a special companion of its own. Presented in rhymed verses, the story captures the tree’s joy, loneliness, and the hope that friendship can grow in the most unlikely places. With bright, engaging illustrations, it invites children to explore the feelings of belonging, the beauty of nature, and the sweet rewards that come with sharing and caring. This book is ideal for early readers and as a quiet, lyrical read‑aloud, encouraging interest in poetry, nature, and the value of friendships in a child‑friendly way.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Mary Blocksma

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