About the Book
''Listen carefully. Do you hear a crunching sound? Peel back England's fog. You'll find Maria Ann Smith. A woman raised tough to the core.''
In the 1800s, a migrant farmer named Maria Ann Smith worked as an apple orchardist. Her discovery of a new type of apple that never turned red, but was always green, tart, sweet, and perfect for a pie, was due in part to a fluke of nature, and in part to Maria's insight and determination. The beloved Granny Smith apple that we know today was named in her honor. Granny Smith Was Not an Apple is her story.
Author Sarah Glenn Fortson has a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia, as well as a Master's in Education. This is her second children's picture book. She lives in Georgia. Illustrator Kris Aro McLeod is a freelance author and artist, and a former elementary school art teacher. She has written and illustrated several children's books and currently lives in Michigan.
My Take on the Book
This was a wonderful book that brings forth a story that I do not believe that many know about (at least I know that I didn't). The story shares the story of Maria Ann Smith and how she developed the Granny Smith Apple. I loved how the book weaved in history, but also facts that educate you about the world that Maria Ann Smith lived within, The illustrations were wonderful and the story is one that will open your eyes and educate you. This was a great story that your kids will love!
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