Ready...Set...Apples! - (Where It Comes from) by Mariessa Shein (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

Lift, slide, pull, and follow apples from orchard to snack plate with Ruby!

Join Ruby on a crisp and crunchy adventure! In this interactive board book, young readers lift flaps, slide tabs, and follow each step as apples travel from sunny orchard trees all the way to a delicious snack. Each spread introduces a new part of the process in a clear, friendly, age-appropriate way that keeps early learning fun and engaging.

Packed with hand-on novelties including flaps, sliders, push-and-pull tabs, and a rotating cover wheel, Ready. . .Set. . .Apples! turns food education into active play. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 3 to 5, this sturdy board book supports early nonfiction learning, sequencing skills, and fine motor development while celebrating a healthy, everyday snack!

• Sequencing and Food Discovery: Introduces how apples go from sunny orchards to healthy snacks in a simple, child friendly sequence that builds early nonfiction skills.
• Hands-on Interactive Novelties: Features flaps, sliders, push-and-pull tabs, and a rotating cover wheel that turn every page into active, tactile play.
• Character-led Storytelling: Ruby guides readers through each stage of the apple's journey with warmth, humor, and expressive reactions kids will love.
• Supports Early Learning Skills: Builds vocabulary, sequencing, and fine motor development through repeatable, hands-on interaction.
• Perfect for Ages 3 to 5: A durable, visually engaging board book built for preschoolers, daily play, and repeat read-alouds.
• Joins the Where It Comes From Series: A new addition to the food-discovery series, following Ready...Set...Pizza! and Ready...Set...Ice Cream!

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and nonfiction, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to inform, delight, and inspire.

About the Author

Mariessa Shein is a children's book author. After years of working in publishing and helping shape books behind the scenes, she's now bringing her own playful ideas to life for young readers. When she's not writing and editing, Mariessa volunteers at an animal rescue and fosters dogs--often drawing inspiration from her furry companions and their heartwarming adventures. She is based in New York City.

Carlo Beranek is a freelance illustrator based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. After studying animation, he found his passion in creating whimsical, joyful characters--especially for children. His bold, colorful work often carries strong messages, reflecting his belief in art's power to entertain, educate, and inspire. A music and film lover, Carlo dreams of moving to a big city like London or New York--and getting a dog!