Apple vs. Asparagus

Apple vs. Asparagus

by Tracy Wainwright, David A. Cutting (Illustrator)

Asparagus wants to play with Apple, but is turned away because he’s a vegetable. Apple runs off with his friends Apricot and Avocado. Soon, more fruits and vegetables join the two sides, each arguing their group is the best. Iceberg Lettuce comes along and says no, those thing don’t matter. The greens should stick together. Will these healthful food ever figure out that they are all nutritious and good?

Genres: Childrens

40 pages, Paperback

First published October 18, 2013

About the author

Tracy Wainwright writes faith-filled stories centered around hope, resilience, grace, family, and the beauty of God’s presence through life’s most difficult seasons. She is the author of multiple Christian fiction and nonfiction titles, including the Fruit of the Spirit series published through Pelican Book Group, as well as cozy mysteries set in Virginia’s Historic Triangle.

Her stories explore themes of healing, friendship, perseverance, redemption, and the ways faith can sustain us through both heartbreak and joy. In addition to writing novels, Tracy enjoys encouraging others through speaking, ministry, and personal reflections on faith and everyday life.
When she’s not writing, Tracy enjoys spending time with family, serving in ministry, reading, and continuing work on future stories.

Reviews

[Renee]

There is just something so great about this book. While on the surface it's about the importance of nutrition, the author cleverly uses the alphabet to list a large number of fruits and veggies (some of which I have never heard of or couldn't identify in the grocery store!) Further, there is also a lesson about in groups and out groups through the identification of similarities and differences between and within various fruits and veggies. Luckily, at the end, the fruits and veggies learn to get along!

The illustrations were magnificent - very eye-catching and colorful. "Apple vs Asparagus" is the whole package and I highly recommend for children aged 3 to 8. This book would work particularly well in school classrooms as there is much to discuss with this clever book.

* I received a copy of this book free-of-charge from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Leigh Anne]

These vibrant looking fruits and vegetables have a heart to heart about making friends. Great opportunity to open up that discussion with the kiddos. Awesome way to discuss what should be the next move, or how someone might feel about your actions. Neat way to introduce new foods as well. Would be a good read for schools to promote. Nice gift option for young readers too.

[Tony Parsons]

Asparagus (vegetable) wanted to play & be Apple (fruit) friend.
That isn’t going to happen.
Apple likes to play with Apricot (fruit) & Avocado (green).
An argument arises.
Will Iceberg Lettuce (green) solve the problem?
How many varieties can you name?

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.

A very awesome book cover, great colored pictures, & proper font & writing style. A very well written children’s educational adventure story book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational adventure movie, an animated cartoon, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free author; TLC Wainwright Publishing, LLC.; BookZio; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

[Barbara Ann]

I like the idea behind the storyline for this book. The author wants to teach children the value of eating both fruits and vegetables. There is an endless variety and lots of vitamins and minerals to be enjoyed. The plot involves fruits belittling vegetables because they are only green. Besides, the fruits claim to have more nutritional value. As the story continues more and more members of each group join and argue for their side. Later on, they divide themselves by color. But the level-headed zucchini convinces them that it is not what on the outside that is important. Each has intrinsic value. That message can be internalized to human children as well.

Readers will learn about many fruits and vegetables with which they may not be familiar. The illustrations are bright and pleasing, but the author continues the story far longer than is necessary to make the point. While the book is targeted for ages three through eight, I think younger children will tire of the repetition.

[Lynn]

A cute story about fruits versus vegetables dividing up into groups to settle all their difference. Each group decides they work together better as a team instead of on their own! Nicely illustrated - I had never heard of Velvet Bean so learned something new and good!

[Courtney]

Okay

Books like this are so informational for children and hold such a wealth of knowledge. I really enjoy reading books, like this one and many others to my children, for if you start them young then they will grow to have a love for reading and adventure!

[Tressan Moore]

Teaches a good lesson

This story teaches kids about fruits and vegetables but also draws a parallel to human behavior. The fruits and vegetables criticized those that weren't like them. My granddaughter s from age 5 to 11 consistently choose this kindle book for me read.

[Angela Lambkin]

How would you group up the veggies ?

II enjoyed this neat ebook and recommend it especially for children who are very picky eaters. To help them realize that both fruits and veggies for both good for you and should not be considered inferior to another. Great colorful illustrations too; so for these reasons I am giving it five stars. I revived this ebook for free and now have completed an honest review. Great work Tracy! By Angela

[Felicity Nichols]

At first I really enjoyed the idea behind the story but felt like it had poor execution. It was a drawn out story and I think it would have been more succesful as a shorter story that was easier to read for kids. I loved the message that Wainwright was trying to give us but felt like it could have been better.