Trevor Crafts, Aaron Burakoff
The Apple That Fell Far From the Tree
A little apple with a big family tree, and an even bigger imagination.
A little apple has a big family tree. All of his 247 relatives are pretty much alike, but the little apple is different. He doesn’t enjoy bobbing in the pond like the other apples. He doesn’t enjoy rolling down the hill. He might look like all the other apples, but he doesn’t fit in. Unlike the other apples, he has a big imagination and big ideas. One day, the little apple decides to leave the orchard to find somewhere where he can fit in. After much searching, the little apple ends up in the Big Apple. In the big city, he meets lots of new friends who don’t look like him, but who have big imaginations and share similar ideas. The little apple finds new ways of expressing himself, and finally finds a sense of purpose and belonging. But when the little apple sees his family again, he does something totally unexpected.
The Apple That Fell Far From the Tree is an illustrated picture book by Trevor Crafts and Aaron Burakoff about a curious and adventurous little apple who leaves home to find himself. He settles into big city life, and finds a new sense of purpose and belonging. When the little apple fulfils his dreams, he finally begins to understand who he really is and what he truly wants. The story shows children that stepping outside of our comfort zone might be necessary to fulfil our true potential. It also highlights the importance of family connections and reminds readers that while the journey to finding oneself might take them far away from home, they are always welcome back when they are ready. The book encourages children to follow their dreams, and embrace their unique qualities and differences.
Star rating: 5 StarsÂ
Summary: A heart-warming, inspiring and funny story for young readers, with a sweet apple character and themes of identity, self-discovery and belonging.
