How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

A girl sets out to gather ingredients for an apple pie when she finds her local market closed. Her quest for ingredients takes her on a journey across continents and countries. She travels by boat, train, and other modes of transport to source items like wheat, cinnamon, sugar, and apples from their places of origin. Each stop introduces the processes and places where common baking ingredients come from. The book combines elements of cooking, geography, and world cultures into a story about making a simple dessert. Through tracing ingredients to their sources, the book creates connections between everyday foods and their global origins.

Readers appreciate this book's creative approach to teaching children about global ingredients and food origins. Parents and teachers use it to introduce geography, world cultures, and basic cooking concepts. Likes: - Detailed illustrations that reward repeat viewing - Works on multiple educational levels (geography, cooking, culture) - Engaging storyline that maintains children's interest - Useful for classroom geography units Dislikes: - Some find the global journey concept unrealistic - A few readers note it may confuse younger children - Several mention the book lacks a clear map of the journey Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (2,900+ ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (240+ ratings) "Great for teaching about where food comes from," notes one teacher reviewer. A parent writes, "My 5-year-old asks for this repeatedly." The book earned the American Library Association Notable Children's Book designation and appears on many school reading lists.

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🍎 While traditional apple pie recipes require basic grocery items, this whimsical story takes readers on a global journey to source ingredients directly: wheat from Italy, cinnamon from Sri Lanka, and apples from Vermont. 🌎 The book's journey spans six continents and multiple modes of transportation, including boats, trains, planes, and even an elephant ride. ✏️ Marjorie Priceman not only wrote but also illustrated the book, using vibrant watercolors to bring each destination to life. She has illustrated over 30 children's books throughout her career. 🏆 The book received the Christopher Award and was named an American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists." It has been used in elementary schools to teach geography and cultural awareness since its publication in 1994. 🥧 The story concludes with a real apple pie recipe that children can make with adult supervision, transforming a literary adventure into a hands-on cooking experience.