Mary E. and the Apple Tree

Sophie Blackall’s Farmhouse meets Barbara Cooney’s Miss Rumphius in this timeless and richly thematic picture book about one girl’s experiences on her family’s farm and how our traditions involving food can connect people and places through generations.

Mary E. grew. First came one tooth, then another and another.

The apple tree grew. First came one leaf, then another and another.

On their way to Grammie’s house, apple dumplings in tow, a mother explains a time-honored family tradition to her ...