The Apple That Fell Far from the Tree

The Apple that Fell Far From the Tree is a humorous and heartwarming picture book that celebrates the courage to be different and the enduring bonds that connect us to our roots.
An unconventional apple leaves his family tree on a quest to fit in. His adventures take him to the Big Apple, where he makes like-minded friends and discovers a passion for art when a surprise twist shakes him to his core and begs the question: does the apple fall far from the tree?
Perfect for young readers and anyone seeking their place in the world, this hilarious debut story from Trevor Crafts and Aaron Burakoff explores themes of individuality and acceptance while reminding us of the power of being true to one's self.

Author: Trevor Crafts,Aaron Burakoff
Publisher: Genius Cat Books
Published: 09/03/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781962447164
Audience: Baby-Preschool


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2024

About the Author
Crafts, Trevor: - Trevor Crafts is an author and producer with a depth of experience in many aspects of media. Most recently, Trevor wrote "The Unseen Photos of Street Gang: How We got to Sesame Street", published by Abrams, which is a companion photo book to "Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street" his Emmy(R) Award winning documentary on the origins of Sesame Street, distributed by HBO and Universal Pictures. In 2016 Trevor created "The Not-So Secret Society" an original graphic novel for young readers, published by BOOM! Studios, under their KaBoom! imprint and also created Lantern City(R) in 2015, published by BOOM! Studios under their Archaia imprint. As founder and President of Macrocosm Entertainment(R), Trevor's has won an Emmy(R) Award, the Focal Award, the LATV Festival, and 13 other industry awards. Trevor lives in Weston, CT with his wife and producing partner Ellen Scherer Crafts, their daughter, and hilarious dog Audrey Hepburn.Burakoff, Aaron: - Aaron Burakoff is the author of numerous children's stories at the intersection of agriculture and education, including "Ciderella and the Little Glass Sipper," "Beauty and the Bees," and other farm-friendly twists on timeless tales. He is passionate about supporting sustainable and local agriculture and founded his company, Evergreen Creations LLC, to provide agriculture educators with content to educate, entertain, and inspire young learners. Much like this protagonist in this story, Aaron spent some time living in the Big Apple before returning to his roots outside of the city. He lives in Weston, CT, with his wife and children, to whom he cannot help himself from telling dad jokes.Hope, Mister: - Mister Hope is an artist and illustrator from a small town in the north of England. Inspired by cartoons and comics, his works have bene published in several books and magazines. In 2019 he provided the designs and illustrations for Emmet and Edna's Christmas Clash, an interactive game produced for the BBC. When he's not drawing, you can find Mister Hope spending time with his family, playing games and watching cartoons. He draws every day.