My Daddy Ate an Apple

My Daddy Ate an Apple is a children's picture book written by Craig Smith and illustrated by Scott Tulloch. The story follows a father who consumes an apple from a mysterious tree despite warnings from his family. The narrative tracks the resulting chaos as this seemingly simple action leads to an escalating series of events in the household. The book features catchy rhyming text paired with expressive illustrations that capture the story's energy. Through humor and rhyme, the book explores themes of listening to others and dealing with consequences, while maintaining a light, entertaining approach that appeals to young readers.

Parents and educators report their children request repeated readings of this book, particularly enjoying the silly rhyming verses and the "worms wriggling out his nose" line. Multiple reviews mention kids ages 3-7 laughing at the gross-out humor and joining in with sound effects. Readers appreciate: - Catchy rhyming pattern - Engaging illustrations - Opportunities for audience participation - Memorable phrases kids can recite Common criticisms: - Too focused on bathroom/gross-out humor - Some parents find content inappropriate - A few note the story lacks substance beyond silliness Ratings: Goodreads: 4.35/5 (142 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (89 reviews) StorytimeNZ: 4.8/5 (56 reviews) "Perfect for kids who love disgusting things," notes one teacher on Goodreads. An Amazon reviewer states: "The giggle factor is high, but there's not much educational value." Several readers compare it favorably to Craig Smith's other works like "The Wonky Donkey."

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🍎 "My Daddy Ate an Apple" is part of Craig Smith's popular series of children's books that became viral sensations after being set to music and shared on YouTube. 🎵 The book originated as a song, and its catchy tune has garnered millions of views online, particularly in New Zealand and Australia where it's become a children's favorite. 🎨 The book's illustrations by Scott Tulloch bring to life the amusing tale of a father who suffers increasingly absurd consequences after eating a worm-infested apple. 🌏 Craig Smith, a New Zealand author, has written several other musical storybooks including "The Wonky Donkey" which became an international bestseller after a video of a Scottish grandmother reading it went viral. 📚 The story incorporates humor and repetition, common elements in Smith's work, making it particularly effective for early readers and as a read-aloud book for young children.