The Apple Doll

About this book

Lizzy loves the big apple tree in her yard more than anything. So when the first day of school comes she picks a beautiful apple turns it into a makeshift doll she names Susanna and takes it along to keep her company. But her teacher tells her that dolls arent allowed at school. Even worse her sister says that Susanna wont last forever. Then Lizzys mom shows her a way to turn Susanna into a real apple doll. And with the help of Susanna the Apple Doll Lizzy overcomes her shyness at school and makes plenty of new friends to bring home to play in her beloved apple tree. Detailed delightful collage illustrations accompany this sweet story about one girls success in bringing together her home world and her school world. Instructions for making an apple doll just like Susanna are included!