The Best Apple Books for Kids

I love an apple unit in the fall … or a mini apple unit … or a few apple books and activities as part of a general fall unit. However they’re used, I love apple books for kids! Here are some of my favorites.

 

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Just choose books based on your child’s age and what you think will engage your child’s interest. I recommend checking out the “Look Inside the Book” feature on Amazon and reading reviews there. Another place to learn about a book is on YouTube. You can typically see the entire book there. If you live outside the U.S., be sure to check out Book Depository for great prices and free worldwide delivery.

Montessori-friendly books use photos or realistic illustrations. They don’t have talking animals or a lot of fantasy. But many books that have fantasy and talking animals are wonderful books, and I love sharing them with children who understand the difference between fantasy and reality. I typically have a majority of Montessori-friendly books for a theme, but I include a variety of books that might not be Montessori-style books but that are simply lots of fun or are classic books that I consider an important part of cultural literacy.

Favorite Apple Books for Kids

This is my toddler grandkids’ favorite apple book … they love it and it’s Montessori friendly!

This is a board book, but the content is actually best for preschoolers.

I always have related books available throughout a unit. On the top shelf, I have How Do Apples Grow? by Betsy Maestro and Apples by Gail Gibbons. How Do Apples Grow? by Betsy Maestro has fairly in-depth information on the apple life cycle. It’s recommended for ages 4-8. I often have a book by Gail Gibbons as part of our unit. Her apple book is another great Montessori-friendly book for 4-8 year olds with a good amount of understandable information.

On the right side of the shelf (book on a wooden cookbook holder), I have the awesome I Spy: An Alphabet in Art. It has a wide variety of paintings, but I love that the cover photo (the page I have open) is the fascinating Son of Man by the surrealist artist René Magritte! The book is recommended for ages 4-8, but I love to adapt it for even toddlers. I also printed out and included an easel with Paul Cezanne’s Still Life with Apples.

 

I have a book basket beside the shelf with a variety of apple books. Many (especially the non-fiction books are Montessori-friendly books with realistic images and stories). Look here for more apple book books for kids to see new books when they’re published.

Simple text with National Geographic’s gorgeous photos!

Clear photos with simple, easy-to-understand text.

Apple Fractions (Rookie Read-About Math) by Donna Townsend is a Montessori-friendly book that’s very simple to understand. On Amazon, it’s recommended for ages 6-8, although even young preschoolers can understand most of the concepts.

Apple Fractions by Jerry Pallotta isn’t a Montessori-style book, since elves demonstrate how to divide apples into fractions. It’s recommended for ages 4-8, so you’d have to decide whether your 4 or 5 year old would be ready for it. You’ll find lots of helpful information in the book – even about varieties of apples. The book appears to be out of print, so a new book is expensive. I got a used book, which was reasonably priced.

A wonderful Montessori-friendly book by Gail Gibbons with information about an apple tree throughout the year in the context of the story of a boy named Arnold.

Beautiful illustrations with story of Johnny Appleseed’s life written in poetry with a religious message.

Not a Montessori-style book, but a fun classic rhyming and counting book.

Obviously not a Montessori-style book, but such a fun counting book!

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World has been a fun part of our apple unit! It isn’t a Montessori-style book, but it’s a fun, whimsical way to add some geography to our unit. There’s a world map in the back of the book. I like to add the Montessori continents globe for preschoolers and a more detailed globe for elementary-age kids.

You can see the silliness of the book in this part about England: “Hitch a ride to England. Make the acquaintance of a cow. You’ll know she’s an English cow from her good manners and charming accent. Ask if you can borrow a cup or two of milk. Even better, bring the whole cow with you for the freshest possible results.” The book is recommended for preschoolers through grade 2.

More Apple Resources

Free Apple Printables and Activities for a Montessori-Inspired Apple Unit

• Montessori-Inspired Apple Unit
• Montessori Apple Color Matching for Toddlers and Preschoolers
• 30+ Apple Sensory Tubs
• Free Apple Printables and Montessori-Inspired Apple Activities
• 20+ Apple Phonics Activities
• Fall Sensory Bin with Practical Life and Math Activities
• Fun with Montessori Apple Coring, Slicing, Spreading, and Sharing
• Free Apple Printable for Ten Apples Up On Top Activities (Instant Download)
• Ten Apples Up On Top Sensory Bin & Table (Free Printables)
• Ten Apples Up On Top Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
• Free Fall Playdough Math Pack (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
• Montessori-Inspired Playdough Math Activities for Fall {Free Printables}
• Free Seasons of an Apple Tree Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
• Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}
• Free Apple Printables and Activities for a Montessori-Inspired Apple Unit
• Montessori Apple Color Matching for Toddlers and Preschoolers
• Montessori Apple Fraction Activities for Multiple Ages
• Free Apple Songs and Educational Videos
• Free Apple Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
• The Best Apple Books for Kids
• Free Apple Picking Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
• Apple Unit Study Pinterest Board

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