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‘A Recoger Manzanas!’ or “Apple Picking Day!’ by Candice Ransom, illustrated by Erika Meza, is about two siblings, a sister and brother, who are excited to go apple picking together. The story is told in a rhyming format, which is an easy way for kids to get more invested in the story. It is a great book for the fall, but really for any time of year, especially for children who love apples or picking any other fruit. The kids are excited to be at the orchard, and while there, they look for the best apples so they can get as many as possible. They watch kids climbing trees, take a hayride, look at all different types of items made from apples, and spend time together as a family while looking for the best apples to pick. The illustrations bring the book to life, creating a vivid look into a fun and engaging activity.

The easy, rhyming words will make the story one that can be read with help from an adult, and which will start readers on the path to learning some new Spanish words. Definitely a great pick for early language learners and anyone who enjoys picking apples!