Let's go Backer and Backer: The Crisp, Juicy Apple

Let's Go Backer and Backer: The Crisp, Juicy Apple takes young readers on a playful adventure of curiosity and discovery. A boy happily shares his crisp, juicy apple with a friend, but where did that apple really come from? By going "backer and backer," children trace the apple's journey step by step, uncovering its origins and learning how nature, people, and processes work together to bring food to the table. Inspired by the author's twin daughters and their endless "book fest" questions, this story nurtures wonder about the everyday things we often take for granted.

Benefits for Children

• Builds curiosity about food and the natural world
• Strengthens sequencing and cause-and-effect thinking
• Encourages asking questions and exploring answers
• Sparks appreciation for nature, farming, and sharing with others

How Parents Can Use This Book

Parents can use The Crisp, Juicy Apple as a fun read-aloud to open conversations about where food comes from. After reading, families can ask their own "backer and backer" questions: How does bread get made? Where do carrots come from? These discussions turn storytime into an interactive learning experience that encourages curiosity, gratitude, and family connection.

Maureen Devlin is a Seattle-based author. She is a former lawyer and social worker, and a forever Mom, Aunt, and Grand-Aunt. Her mission is to spread the joy of reading and learning to children. She strives to provide factual information to young minds in fun and fresh ways. She hopes her books spark curiosity about the world around us.