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List Price: $19.95Amazonaws.com's Price: $13.57 You Save: $6.38 (32%)
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Binding: Hardcover
Fabric Type: 9780670058839
Fax Number: First Edition
Legal Disclaimer: 0670058831
Maximum Color Depth: Callaway
Metal Type: Callaway
Publisher: 1
Region Code: 40
Total External Bays Free: November 10, 2003
Total Firewire Ports: Callaway
Total Gem Weight: Ages 9-12
Total Parallel Ports: November 10, 2003
Callaway
Features:- ISBN13: 9780670058839
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review:
With Mr. Peabody's Apples, her gorgeous sophomore venture into the realm of children's literature, Madonna sustains her transformation from material girl to mom. Inspired by a 300-year-old Ukrainian story and illustrated by the talented Loren Long, Madonna's tale is about the dangers of gossip. As a frequent target of the rumor mill, who better to teach the young ones about the "power of words" and their potential to cause "harm to others" than the newly reformed diva?
Set in a tiny American town, Madonna's story features the big-hearted and much beloved Mr. Peabody, an elementary school teacher and Little League coach who dedicates his summer Saturdays to the local losing team. The kindly teacher seems to savor life the way he savors his weekly apple--taking pleasure in the little things. One weekend after the game, Tommy Tittlebottom watches Mr. Peabody take his apple without paying for it. The following weekend Tommy calls in reinforcements to witness Mr. Peabody's transgression. By the next Saturday, Mr. Peabody's apparent theft has become grist for the Happville rumor mill and no one comes to Little League practice. These moments truly highlight Long's talents as an illustrator--the handsome Mr. Peabody (part Harry Connick Jr., part Robert Redford) comes to life on the page, his disappointment as palpable as that of Billy Little, the young boy who idolizes him. A simple explanation puts the rumors to rest, but as Mr. Peabody points out in a poignant demonstration, small talk can often lead to big trouble for everyone.
In a wonderful departure from her debut children's book The English Roses, Madonna has created a tribute to 1940's small-town America that delivers a fundamental message about respecting others. Children will love Mr. Peabody and parents will appreciate the gentle nudge with which he delivers his message. Mr. Peabody's Apples unfolds slowly, but readers young and old will want to linger over each illustrated page lovingly rendered in a muted pallet of rich color. --Daphne Durham
Product Description:
"Mr. Peabodyís Apples takes place in 1949 in Happville, USA. Mr. Peabody is the beloved elementary school teacher and baseball coach, who one day finds himself ostracized when rumors spread through the small town. Mr. Peabody silences the gossip with an unforgettable and poignant lesson about how we must choose our words carefully to avoid causing harm to others.
Madonna dedicates Mr. Peabody's Apples to teachers everywhere."
Average Rating: 
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First off, when a celebrity's agent approaches a publisher about a book, the celebrity's name is instantly the deciding factor in whether or not to publish, and NOT the quality of the story. Secondly, having kids does not make you suddenly qualified to write children's books.
Having said that, this story is incredibly preachy, cliche, dreary, and predictable. After reading it you'll feel like Madonna hit you on the head with a sledgehammer of obvious knowledge. I get it, don't spread ... Read More
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I bought a few other titles in Madonna's children's book repertoire.. this was far superior to the others. I am an illustration major and I collect children's books for their artwork and the illustrations by Loren Long were absolutely beautiful. To be honest, the illustrations are what made this book for me, however the story is well written and has a nice moral as well. This would be a nice gift for any child or collector of children's books.
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This is a great children's book.
It is also one for adults. And, when I think back to what Madonna once said, while receiving an award, "I want to thank even my critics," I knew that "Mr. Peabody's Apples" would be a simply written, yet powerfully demonstrated book about the power of one's words.
More than words, this is about the power of your thoughts. When we see something, or someone tells us something, it is important to verify the truth. Your interlocutor could have ... Read More
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This book is a good illustration of what can happen when someone talks about somebody else and makes the wrong assumption. I work as a school counselor and this book is super. I love to use kiddie lit to make an ending impact to a lesson.
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I was so impressed with the children's book MR. PEABODY'S APPLES by Madonna that I decided to read it to my fourth through sixth grade classes too. My six year-old daughter loved it and was able to understand the important theme addressing the dangers of spreading rumors and the dishonor in defaming someone's character. The story follows a small town's beloved Little League coach who is suspected of stealing apples. Ultimately, the coach leaves his players with an important life lesson after asking ... Read More
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