The Apple Star Levels 1-2

The Apple Star is a delightful exploration of children's preferences for different apple colours and dishes made from apples, such as pie, sauce, and jelly. The book introduces the repeated sentence stem œI like¦ and includes high-frequency and descriptive vocabulary, making it ideal for early reading fluency and expression. Its phonics focus on the sounds /a/ and /s/ allows for sound-letter matching activities, while the content supports learning about health, colour recognition, and basic food groups. With its engaging illustrations and relatable themes, the story promotes oral language development and offers a springboard into creative storytelling. A surprising discovery of a star inside an apple adds curiosity and scientific interest, supporting cross-curricular links with maths (fractions, shape) and health topics.

Educational Benefits

• Supports fluency and confidence through repetitive sentence patterns.
• Develops descriptive vocabulary and food-related language.
• Reinforces sound-symbol relationships and phonics patterns.
• Encourages inquiry and discussion through an engaging discovery.

Classroom Ideas

• Slice apples to reveal the star inside and explore symmetry.
• Make a class chart of apple preferences (red, green, yellow).
• Write recipe cards or food preference lists using œI like¦
• Create apple-inspired artwork or a mini food festival in class.

Safety & Information

• Ages: 4-6 years
• Book dimensions: 14.5 cm x 16.5 cm
• 16 pages, softcover
• Adult supervision required when cutting apples or using knives