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Apple Pie 4th of July

    I hear the parade coming this way—
    boom, boom, boom.

    I smell apple pie
    in Laura's oven upstairs
    and—

Apple Pie 4th of July by Janet Wong

Special Appearances
  • Watch a video of Janet at the White House reading from this book!

Awards and Honors

  • Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Recommended Book

Reviews and Comments

"This simply told story explores a child's fears about cultural differences and fitting in with understanding and affection...one you won't want to miss."
--School Library Journal

Ordering Information

Apple Pie 4th of July
By Janet S. Wong
Pictures by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Harcourt, Inc.
ISBN: 0-15-202543-x

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