Pre-order Releases May 18, 2027
Ready…Set…Apple! (Where It Comes From #4)
by Mariessa Shein · illustrated by Carlo Beranek
From $9.47 / copy at 25+ copies; lower per-copy prices at higher quantities (see Volume pricing) As low as $8.39 at 1,000+
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About the book
Ready…Set…Apple! (Where It Comes From #4)
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. . .Apple! 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.
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Details
- Publisher
- Albatros Media
- Author
- Mariessa Shein
- Illustrator
- Carlo Beranek
- Format
- Board Book
- Release date
- May 18, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9788000083254
- ISBN-10
- 8000083256
- Pages
- 12
- Carton quantity
- 20 copies
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Ready…Set…Apple! (Where It Comes From #4) for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $9.47 | 21% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $9.11 | 24% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $8.99 | 25% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $8.63 | 28% off list |
| 1,000+ | $8.39 | 30% off list |
Where can I buy 100 copies of Ready…Set…Apple!?
BookPal sells Ready…Set…Apple! in quantity. At 100 copies the price is $9.11 a copy, against a list price of $11.99, and the cart applies the volume tier automatically. Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. A specialist can quote a larger or mixed order.
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What does Ready…Set…Apple! (Where It Comes From #4) cost when I buy for a group?
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart, with no code needed. Price per copy: 25 to 99 copies, $9.47 (21% off list); 100 to 249 copies, $9.11 (24% off list); 250 to 499 copies, $8.99 (25% off list); 500 to 999 copies, $8.63 (28% off list); 1,000+ copies, $8.39 (30% off list). Need a different quantity, or a quote to forward for approval? Ask a specialist and we will confirm pricing before you pay.
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