About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to visualize how numbers can be broken down or when they ask that classic question: Why do I need to learn this? Jerry Pallotta uses the familiar imagery of different apple varieties to ground the abstract concept of fractions in the physical world. By watching playful elves slice into Macintoshes and Granny Smiths, children can see exactly what halves, thirds, and sixteenths look like in a context that feels like a snack rather than a chore. This book is a wonderful confidence booster for elementary students who find standard math worksheets intimidating. It transforms a potentially frustrating subject into a colorful exploration of nature and food. Beyond the math, it introduces botanical variety, making it a perfect pick for autumn reading or a pre-baking activity. It turns a rigorous STEM skill into an accessible, low-pressure discovery of parts and wholes.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a secular, straightforward educational text.
Ideal Reader
A second or third grader who is hitting a wall with numerical fractions but thrives on visual or tactile learning. It is also great for a child who loves nature facts and wants to know the difference between a Macoun and a Fuji.
