Stories about Apples

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This collection of stories about apples explores a variety of themes related to the fruit, its growth, and its place in folklore. The stories cover different aspects of apple life cycles, cultural traditions, and fictional tales involving apples.

Apple Growth and Nature
Several stories in this collection focus on the natural world, including the growth and transformation of apples. More Cousins Of The Apple explains how apples relate to their botanical relatives like cherries, plums, and peaches, highlighting their shared characteristics within the Rose family. In In The Orchard, children experience the wonder of playing in an apple orchard while learning about the process of apple blossoms turning into fruit. The Apple’s Treasures and What A Plant Lives For further explore the role of apples in the life cycle of plants, emphasizing how they protect seeds and ensure reproduction.

Apple Traditions and Folklore
Apple-related traditions and legends feature prominently in several stories. Wassailing The Apple-trees describes the village tradition of singing and pouring a spiced brew on apple trees to ensure a good harvest. Apple-Roasting showcases a village custom of gathering around a fire to roast apples and share stories. In The Apple Dumpling, an old woman embarks on a journey to find an apple to make a dumpling, leading to a series of exchanges that culminate in helping a family in need.

Apple in Folktales and Fiction
Apples also feature in many fictional tales. In To The King’s Taste, a poor couple’s apple tree changes their fortunes when the husband presents a fruit to the King. Silverwhite And Lillwacker includes enchanted apples that play a role in the story’s twists and turns. The Adventures of Twinkletoes the Squirrel features a squirrel who dances in an apple tree, delighting the forest animals.

Apple in Halloween and Fantasy Stories
Some stories mix apples with themes of magic and fantasy. Healthy Halloween introduces apples as part of a broader theme of health during Halloween. The Old Witch tells the story of two sisters, one of whom aids an apple tree and receives a reward from a witch.