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    One Green Apple
    One Green Apple
    One Green Apple
    Audiobook10 minutes

    One Green Apple

    Written by Eve Bunting

    Narrated by Charlotte Parry

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Farah is the new girl at school and the dupatta covering her head makes her just a little different from the other students. Because she hasn't learned the English language yet, she knows that some people might not be very friendly. On the second day of school, the class takes a field trip to an apple orchard. Farah sees that some of the children want to become friends with her on the hay ride. When it comes time to make the apple cider, however, other classmates protest as she drops the only green apple into a vat full of ripe red ones. Will Farah's apple ruin the cider? Winner of the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers, Eve Bunting warmly conveys the feelings of a young Muslim girl who faces a new school in a new country. Farah's fears and joys are deftly expressed in a eloquent reading by narrator Charlotte Parry. "This poignant, attractive offering fills a growing need for picture books about contemporary immigrants of Arab descent."-Booklist, starred review "[A] gentle story about being new and different, with the author delivering her message in her classically subtle style."-Kirkus Reviews
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateMay 23, 2008
    ISBN9781501992797
    One Green Apple
    Author

    Eve Bunting

    Eve Bunting was the beloved, award-winning author of more than two hundred and fifty books for young people, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere.

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    • 5/5
      Farah is a recent immigrant going on a field trip with her classmates. Given that she is new to the country and doesn't know the language yet, she is understandably shy. But she starts to come out of her shell when she notices that some things are the same everywhere -- friendship and laughter among them.This is a lovely picture book designed to help young children learn about the immigrant experience. It gives native children an understanding of what might be going on in their new classmates' minds while providing an identifiable story for immigrant children. On a broader, universal level the book can also speak to any child (or person) who has felt out of place in a social situation. I loved the metaphor used in the book of Farah's green apple -- which looks different from the red apples her classmates picked -- being blended right into the apple cider they all make. What a lovely symbol of assimilation and how we may look different on the outside but inside we are the same.The text is full of mostly simple sentences, so it can be easily accessible to young readers. The illustrations are a little too staid for my taste, but they do graphically depict the text appropriately.
    • 3/5
      If I were an elementary school teacher, I'd use this as a read-aloud if I were about to get a new student in the class who doesn't speak English or has recently moved here from another country. Given the refugee population in Utica, it's an important book for our elementary kids.
    • 5/5
      This book by far is my favorite book that represents middle eastern culture. I loved how the author brought up the topic of assimilation of cultures, but with that she lightened a lot of the tension that real life middle eastern people might feel assimilating to American customs. I loved how the author used the apple, and juicing the apple to represent Farah and her trying to build relationships with the people around her. You could draw that connection from both the text and the illustrations. Overall, the message of the book is, that it takes time to transition, and that it is okay. I think this would be a great text for anyone who might feel the same way about being around individuals that are different from them, that they are trying to build relationships with, and mesh in well. I seriously loved this book.
    • 4/5
      I liked the book, "One Green Apple," by Eve Bunting. I liked the story because of the plot. I liked how even though the main character did not speak English and dressed differently than her classmates, everyone still accepted her and taught her how to say "apple." Secondly, I liked the story because of the main character. I liked how she gained confidence throughout the book, even though she is different. She gains confidence because she attempts the word "apple" instead of not speaking and not trying. Lastly, I liked the main idea of the story. The main idea was to accept everyone. I like this theme because I think it is important to communicate positivity and treat others the way you want to be treated.
    • 5/5
      I really liked this book because as I read it, I felt as though I was in Farah's shoes. She tells the story of how she came to a new country and a new school and she did not know the language. She felt isolated until she went on a field trip to an orchard. They made cider, and she picked a green apple which perfectly complemented the red apples that her classmates picked. She discovered that some things are the same over different cultures, such as laughing, dogs crunching, and smiles. I think this book teaches that it is possible to make friends with people you do not know, and also that we should include new people when they join our social group.
    • 4/5
      This book is about making new friends even when you feel like you don’t fit in. Farah is a young girl who has just moved to the United States from the Middle East and feels out of place at her new school. She is on a field trip with her class and because she does not speak English and dresses differently from the other students, feels as though they do not accept her. I liked this book because it showed that although not everyone speaks the same language, some things are universal. For example, Farah was feeling sad because she did not speak English, but once she realizes belches, smiles, and laughing are all the same in every language, she feels better. I also liked the fact that this book shows the reader how a person who does not speak English may feel not accepted and that little things like introducing yourself or a smile can go a long way to help them feel included. A third reason I enjoyed this book is the way the author used the lonely green apple as a symbol that represents Farah, different from the rest of the students and their red apples. However, when they all combined them in a juicer, they blended together and made a great cider and friends.
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed reading the book “One Green Apple” by Eve Bunting. One reason I liked this book was because of the writing. This book explains the hardships a girl named Farah goes through. She moves from a Muslim country here and goes to an American English speaking school by herself where she does not understand the language and knows no one. “I can’t understand them when they speak, and I can’t speak to them.” “My jeans and T-shirt look like theirs, but my dupatta covers my head and shoulders. I have not seen anyone else wearing a dupatta.” The writing is descriptive and goes into detail about how the teacher explains to her how to understand what she is saying. “’One’, she says. She touches an apple, then picks it. ‘One’, she says again. I am to take only one, as the other students have done.” The writing allows the reader to understand how this girl feels about not being able to understand her fellow classmates and how a few of them make her feel welcome. Another reason I liked this book is because of the illustrations. The illustrations are drawn with a lot of detail. They look as if they were painted, which allows for many degrees of shading to be done. Since the illustrations were very detailed, they showed the facial expressions on each of the children’s faces. Throughout the book it is shown that Farah goes from being uncomfortable to feeling welcomed. The big idea of this story is to be respectful and courtesy to others. When someone moves to a new place, sometimes all they need is that one person to stick up for them and try to become their friend. It makes a difference in that persons' eyes.
    • 4/5
      This was another surprisingly serious book by Eve Bunting, which is a pleasant surprise from all of the other silly picture books I have been reading for my other logs. I enjoyed reading this multicultural book for two reasons, with the first being the multicultural and relatable nature of the book. Farah moves from India to America and has little knowledge of English, so she is thrust into a society where she can barely understand what’s going on around her. A lot of children can relate to this feeling since many families have recently immigrated to America, forcing their children to become bilingual for educational purposes. I like that it shows how diversity is common and should be accepted in educational settings. The second reason I like this book is because of the symbolism of the green apple, both in the title and in the text. Farah is the only student who picks a green apple, and when it is squeezed to make juice, it doesn’t ruin the other apples, but it does add its own special taste. The green apple symbolizes Farah as a person: Although she is noticeably different and in a new place, she still blends in with the rest of her peers, but retains her unique Indian identity. The main idea of this story is that you are not as different as you think, and you can blend in and feel accepted while still staying true to who you are.
    • 5/5
      This is an amazing multicultural book for children. The story is unique for young children. Not many children’s books have a point of view such as this one. This story is told from the point of view of a young, Muslim immigrant who cannot speak any English. This gives children the opportunity to step into an interesting pair of shoes. The illustrations in the book are extremely engaging. Each person is painted realistically. For example there is one page where the girls are laughing at a boy who belched. The girls truly look like they are real and laughing right in front of you. I also think that this book contains very good symbolism. For example when Farrah picks the one green apple from the little tree that is all alone in the field. This scene demonstrates how Farrah and the tree are similar, and how she relates to the apple and it's tree. Children can compare and see what it really feels like to be Farrah. Overall this story demonstrates that new situations are uncomfortable, but they just take a little getting used to. Things are not always as bad as they seem and they get better in time.
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed reading this book. First, I liked the plot of the story because it captured the emotions of a young girl with a visibly different culture and how she felt moving to an American school. I think the first time experiencing a different culture is interesting for the minority as well as the majority. This moment reminded me of an experience I had in elementary school and how it was important to befriend the student. I liked the symbolism of the apples in the story. At the end all the students had red apples, while the new student had a green apple. When they mixed the apples together the students realized it all tasted the same. The message of this story was that we all have differences, yet we are also similar because we are all humans.
    • 5/5
       I really liked this book for a few reasons. The illustrations really enhanced the story and displayed emotions of each character in a way that the reader knew exactly what each character was thinking. This book also pushes readers to think about tough situations and broadens their perspectives. For example, Farah, a young Muslim girl, is in a class full of Caucasian children and feels left out. The story makes the reader feel bad for Farah and makes them feel how Farah feels, not being able to speak English like everyone else. I also really like the character Farah, as she is believable and relatable. For a reader who is new to the country and can’t speak the language that everyone else speaks is extremely annoying and difficult for that reader. That reader can relate to Farah and how she felt left out and isolated because she couldn’t get across what she had to say. For example, she knew exactly what her teacher was trying to explain to her, but she had a difficult time responding. She even tells the reader that she isn’t stupid; she just isn’t familiar with the English language yet can respond to the questions and comments in her head, just not out loud. My favorite quote in this story was when Farah says, “I will blend with the others the way my apple blended with the cider.” This shows that although she may look different than all of the other students, such as her green apple compared to everyone else’s red apples, she is still like everyone else- such as the sounds of her sneezes, belches, and laughs. The big idea of this story is to explain that if a student looks different or speaks differently than you are used to, it’s important to make them feel welcome and treat them with respect.
    • 4/5
      “One Green Apple” is simple, yet so moving. I love a book that is understated, yet moving. Bunting is able to reach deeply into the emotions of a small, fragile girl who feels tiny inside herself and help the reader understand her pain. Just arriving to this country, Farah wants to come outside of herself and connect, but she has several barriers. One; her dupatta causes her to stand out from her peers, and two; her language barriers keep her apart except for her classmate Anna, who reaches into Farah's frightened and tiny self to welcome her. I enjoyed the illustrations of the book very much. The illustrations are very strong and the facial expressions are a wonderful mimic of human expression. And though the words are few, the feeling and the message is palpable and powerful. The big message of this book is to bring understanding to the plight of a young, immigrant, girl on the first day of school who just want to fit in.
    • 4/5
      This story of a new student who recently immigrated from a presumably Muslim nation to a school somewhere in the U.S. was very nicely, sensitively done. It did a good job of putting the reader into the shoes of the character with all of her anxieties as she goes on a field trip to an apple orchard on just her second day on the school. Overall, the tone was encouraging and hopeful as it needed to be in this text. It was a strong piece of writing and a good book to have on your shelves.
    • 5/5
      "One Green Apple" is a powerful book that talks about similarities across cultures and language. Eve Bunting's powerful, but sensitive writing teaches the reader that all similarities, even small insignificant ones, can bridge gaps between cultures and can bring people of two different cultures together. Bunting uses extensive imagery, such as the sound of laughter and a dog crunching food to give readers examples of some of the similarities between language. The illustrations are so effective that they allow the reader to view the world from Farah's perspective and see the culture shock and isolation as she sees it. Both the writing and illustrations convey the main idea, which is "no matter how different your cultural identity is to the culture of those around you, there are always at least a few similarities that you have to the other culture".
    • 4/5
      "One Green Apple" details the story of an immigrant girl who begins to attend a new school but doesn't speak any English. Farah feels alone, even when surrounded by her classmates, and is hyper-aware of how different she looks and is dressed. On a field trip to the apple orchard, though, Farah begins to connect with her classmates and learns that although their cultures may not be the same, she has a lot in common with her peers. This book is great for all ages - it may be a bit lengthy for younger students, but the messages of tolerance, cultural acceptance, and friendship are messages that every student can benefit from.
    • 5/5
      age app: primary/ intermediateGenre: realistic fictionReview: This book is a great example of realistic fiction. Its illustrations are life like and capture the moments the book talks about. It deals with real life situations people face this day and age.
    • 5/5
      This is a wonderful example of realistic fiction book because it accurately portrays the emotions, feelings, and thoughts of the young Muslim girl attending an American school and making new friends. The plot is such a beautiful story of this young girl moving to America. She overcomes the cultural differences as well as loneliness.Level: Primary & Intermediate
    • 5/5
      This is a good example of realistic fiction, because the story could happen in the real life. The story is about a young Muslim girl who tries to blend herself with her other classmates. She doesn't know how to speak English, and she also can't understand others by their sayings. However, she does can understand others by smiles, gestures, or hearts. A good book tied into a immigration unit. Age: IntermediateMedia: Oil PensGenre: Realistic Fiction
    • 4/5
      A lovely story about an immigrant girl who doesn't speak English going on a field trip with her class and taking the first step toward making friends and opening up. I loved the illustrations and hearing Farrah's thoughts about her classmates and how the sound of laughter is the same no matter where you go. This could be used in curriculum about immigrants and English language learners, in learning about welcoming someone new especially from the Middle East who may have different customs, like head scarves.
    • 3/5
      This book tells the story of a middle eastern girl that has come to live in America. She cannot speak English, but she learns that everyone still hears some things in common and that we are not all so different after all. This is a great book for teaching lessons on kindness and fitting in.
    • 4/5
      One Green Apple by Eve Bunting tells the story of Farah, a young Arab-American who has recently arrived in the United States. The setting is a class field trip to an apple orchard. Farah's classmates whisper about her headscarf and her home country, and she feels excluded. Later, when they make cider, Farah adds a green apple instead of a red apple like everyone else. Though her classmates are dismayed, they soon realize that the cider tastes just as delicious. Farah's classmates begin to warm to her, and help her with her beginner's English.The obvious moral of the story is that differences should be appreciated. This book would be an excellent tool for librarians to use in teaching diversity to young children. It shows readers that everyone has something worthwhile to throw into the mix. Also, if children learn at a young age that Arab-American children are much like them and not to be feared, it may help them be more open-minded as they grow and hear other, less accepting opinions.
    • 4/5
      This 2007 Arab American Book Award Winner is an encouraging tale for youngsters entering into a new country or even just starting at a new school. Author Eve Bunting points out differences Farah and her classmates have, rather than ignoring them, while she acknowledges that everyone is different. With her introduction Bunting mentions conflicts between America and Farah’s home country, even though the name is not mentioned. Briefly including this information is essential for children, Arab, Arab-American, and American alike need to be introduced to the problem before it can be corrected, in this case prejudice. Once the author discusses differences, she moves on to similarities and joins the characters together in the human race. The story becomes a classic tale of the one who didn’t belong, ending happily when Farah finally sees that she does belong and becomes excited about learning a new language.Librarians can use this as a good resource for children of all ages. It can be a good tool in a diverse community or in a small town to introduce a new family. Elementary School libraries might find it an essential source for story hour, making the kids think about the fact that everyone is different in their own way. Additionally, it might prove helpful to confront discrimination at a young age.
    • 5/5
      This book is about a girl named Farah who has just come to America and goes on a field trip to an apple orchard. At first she is scared and lonely. She doesn't speak the language and has not friends. While on the field trip she realizes that they are not as different as she thought. When it comes time for the children to put an apple into the cider machine, Farah chooses a green apple while all of the other children choose red apples. The children are upset about the green apple but in the end realize that their cider is delicious. Farah ends up making friends and starting to learn the language. I read this book to children on several different occasions, both at school and my own personal children. I have worked in two schools in military communities and have found that opinions of middle eastern people is passed on to our children when we voice our opinions around them. Whether we mean to or not. I used this book to help illustrate the importance of getting to know a person on the inside and maybe learn a little about their culture and heritage. In the classroom we read the book together and then discuss as a group different kinds of people. What makes them different and how we can learn from each other. I would then have the children write a story of what they would do if Farah showed up in their classroom. How would they make her feel comfortable and help her feel welcomed.
    • 5/5
      Bunting, E. (2006). One Green Apple. New York: Clarion Books.In Eve Bunting’s One Green Apple, recent Muslim immigrant, Farah, struggles to fit into the American culture. She does not speak English. She wears jeans and t-shirts, but she also wears her head scarf causing her to stick out among her American classmates. Her classmates are afraid of her. She hears them whispering behind her back, and she often hears the name of her country mentioned. She knows they are talking about her. On a field trip to an apple orchard, things begin to change for Farah. A girl named Anna introduces herself to Farah and they become friends. At the end of the day, the class makes apple cider. Each child brings an apple to add to the mixture. Farah chooses a tart green apple that sticks out amongst her classmates red ones. She realizes, though, that the drink is no less sweet with her apple in it. She begins to see that this world is very different from what she is used to, but there are still many similarities. She is not all alone in a big new world after all. This story encourages readers to look for the good in a new situation. Although Farah was scared and lonely in her new class, she realized that the closer she looked, the more she realized this new place wasn’t that different from her old home. Readers will understand the importance of giving a new situation a fair try before giving up. If Farah had decided that she couldn’t be happy in America, she would have never made new friends and started to feel at ease. This book is the 2007 Arab American Book Award winner for children and young adults.In a school library, this book could be used when a new student joins a class. It teaches students that it can be a scary experience to be a new student. It could also be used with younger children to teach about the importance of not judging others based on appearance. Farah’s head scarf made children afraid of her, but, once they got to know her, they realized she was just a normal girl.
    • 4/5
      A good example of realistic fiction because experiences such as these could easily occur everyday in schools across the country. Since this is the story of a Muslim immigrant's second day in an American school, told by her point of view, the reader is able to feel her emotions and receive insight about difficulties of language and cultural barriers as well as more familiar new student struggles. When the class takes a field trip to an apple orchard, the young girl tells about her experience in participating in making apple cider with the class. Toward the end she begins to make friends and learn a bit about how to communicate in English. Children can learn how to interact with others and examine how they treat those who are different from themselves. They may also be able to relate to the new student herself as a new student and/or trying to interact in a language that is not their own. Media: watercolor
    • 5/5
      Multicultural: This story is about a young muslim girl named Farah who has just recently moved to the United States and is starting her first day of school in America. At first Farah feels like she is too different from the other children because she is the only one in her class who is wearing a dupatta and is just learning the english language. Later Farah's class goes to pick apples so they can make applejuice by using an apple press. Farah is the only one who picked a green apple the other children picked red apples. Later Farah impresses her friend Anna by saying the word apple because Farah is just learning the language of English. I really liked this book because it can teach children to get along with other cultures as well as their own. I also liked that the children were having fun picking apples in the apple orchard. This book can teach children to be nice and respectful to other cultures as well as their own. I also thought this book can teach children that being the new and different student can not always be easy and exciting. This is why we need to be friendly and nice to everyone around us.
    • 5/5
      A girl from another country who does not speak the language begins school in American. She feels different from the other students. Her class visits an apple orchard and she finds a green apple to mix in with a bunch of red apples that classmates picked. They work together and make apple cider. I like how the book shows each person has something unique to contribute and can make the end result great.