A Apple Pie

"A Apple Pie" by Kate Greenaway is a children’s picture book published in the late 19th century. This whimsical book is known for its charming illustrations and simple narrative that follows the traditional rhyme associated with the alphabet. The book likely explores the themes of ownership and sharing through a playful and engaging story centered around the beloved treat, apple pie. The book presents a sequence where each letter of the alphabet is personified, with characters interacting with the apple pie in various ways. Starting with "A" who represents apple pie, each subsequent letter takes part in an action related to the pie, such as "B" biting it, "C" cutting it, and so forth, culminating with all the characters enjoying a large slice and going off to bed. The visual storytelling, combined with the rhythmic text, makes it an enjoyable read for young children, emphasizing the joy of sharing and the importance of each letter in the alphabet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Catherine Greenaway was an English Victorian artist and writer, known for her children's book illustrations. She received her education in graphic design and art between 1858 and 1871 from the Finsbury School of Art, the South Kensington School of Art, the Heatherley School of Art, and the Slade School of Fine Art. She began her career designing for the burgeoning greetings card market, producing Christmas and Valentine's cards. In 1879 wood-block engraver and printer Edmund Evans printed Under the Window, an instant best-seller, which established her reputation. Her collaboration with Evans continued throughout the 1880s and 1890s.