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Mr. Peabody's Apples | 
| Authors: Madonna, Loren Long
Creator: Loren Long
Publisher: Callaway
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  102 reviews
Sales Rank: 97103
Media: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 40
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8.1 x 0.3
ISBN: 0670058831
UPC: 051488019954
EAN: 9780670058839
ASIN: 0670058831
Publication Date: November 10, 2003
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Amazon.com Review
With Mr. Peabody's Apples, her gorgeous sophomore venture into the realm of children's literature, Madonna sustains her transformation from material girl to mom. Inspired by a 300-year-old Ukrainian story and illustrated by the talented Loren Long, Madonna's tale is about the dangers of gossip. As a frequent target of the rumor mill, who better to teach the young ones about the "power of words" and their potential to cause "harm to others" than the newly reformed diva? Set in a tiny American town, Madonna's story features the big-hearted and much beloved Mr. Peabody, an elementary school teacher and Little League coach who dedicates his summer Saturdays to the local losing team. The kindly teacher seems to savor life the way he savors his weekly apple--taking pleasure in the little things. One weekend after the game, Tommy Tittlebottom watches Mr. Peabody take his apple without paying for it. The following weekend Tommy calls in reinforcements to witness Mr. Peabody's transgression. By the next Saturday, Mr. Peabody's apparent theft has become grist for the Happville rumor mill and no one comes to Little League practice. These moments truly highlight Long's talents as an illustrator--the handsome Mr. Peabody (part Harry Connick Jr., part Robert Redford) comes to life on the page, his disappointment as palpable as that of Billy Little, the young boy who idolizes him. A simple explanation puts the rumors to rest, but as Mr. Peabody points out in a poignant demonstration, small talk can often lead to big trouble for everyone. In a wonderful departure from her debut children's book The English Roses, Madonna has created a tribute to 1940's small-town America that delivers a fundamental message about respecting others. Children will love Mr. Peabody and parents will appreciate the gentle nudge with which he delivers his message. Mr. Peabody's Apples unfolds slowly, but readers young and old will want to linger over each illustrated page lovingly rendered in a muted pallet of rich color. --Daphne Durham
Product Description
"Mr. Peabodyis Apples takes place in 1949 in Happville, USA. Mr. Peabody is the beloved elementary school teacher and baseball coach, who one day finds himself ostracized when rumors spread through the small town. Mr. Peabody silences the gossip with an unforgettable and poignant lesson about how we must choose our words carefully to avoid causing harm to others. Madonna dedicates Mr. Peabody's Apples to teachers everywhere."
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 big impact on gossiping April 4, 2009
DJP (Northeast Ohio)
This book is a good illustration of what can happen when someone talks about somebody else and makes the wrong assumption. I work as a school counselor and this book is super. I love to use kiddie lit to make an ending impact to a lesson.
THIS HARDCOVER IS AN ABSOLUTE STEAL at AMAZON'S BARGAIN PRICE! February 19, 2009
Joel Katte (Home of the Milwaukee Brewers)
I was so impressed with the children's book MR. PEABODY'S APPLES by Madonna that I decided to read it to my fourth through sixth grade classes too. My six year-old daughter loved it and was able to understand the important theme addressing the dangers of spreading rumors and the dishonor in defaming someone's character. The story follows a small town's beloved Little League coach who is suspected of stealing apples. Ultimately, the coach leaves his players with an important life lesson after asking one of his players to climb to the top of the bleachers with a pillow on a windy day. Mr. Peabody advised the player to cut the pillow and shake the feathers into the wind. "The wind carried the thousands of feathers far and wide." The coach then advised the playr to retrieve all the feathers. Impossible! "It would be just as impossible to undo the damage that you have done by spreading the rumor that I am a thief," Mr Peabody explaind. "Each feather represents a person in Happville."Madonna: Five Books for Children (The English Roses / Mr. Peabody's Apples / Yakov and the Seven Thieves / The Adventures of Abdi, and Lotsa de Casha) See link for other children's stories by Madonna.
Poignant! Practical story for kids, even BIG kids and ADULTS February 14, 2009
Joel Katte (Home of the Milwaukee Brewers)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was so impressed with the children's book MR. PEABODY'S APPLES by Madonna that I decided to read it to my fourth through sixth grade classes too. My six year-old daughter loved it and was able to understand the important theme addressing the dangers of spreading rumors and the dishonor in defaming someone's character. The story follows a small town's beloved Little League coach who is suspected of stealing apples. Ultimately, the coach leaves his players with an important life lesson after asking one of his players to climb to the top of the bleachers with a pillow on a windy day. Mr. Peabody advised the player to cut the pillow and shake the feathers into the wind. "The wind carried the thousands of feathers far and wide." The coach then advised the playr to retrieve all the feathers. Impossible! "It would be just as impossible to undo the damage that you have done by spreading the rumor that I am a thief," Mr Peabody explained. "Each feather represents a person in Happville." Madonna's inspiration came from a 300 year old story by The Baal Shem Tov "Master of the Good Name" who dedicated his life to helping others, stressing the importance of LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE.Madonna: Five Books for Children (The English Roses / Mr. Peabody's Apples / Yakov and the Seven Thieves / The Adventures of Abdi, and Lotsa de Casha) See link for other children's stories by Madonna.
Mr. Peabody's Apples November 16, 2008
John A. L. Awrence
Book was in good condition and we received it in a reasonable amount of time.
 Rotten Apple May 11, 2008
Kathryn A. Jordan (Joplin, MO)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Mr. Peabody's Apples is a beautifully illustrated, overwritten book. Madonna, the book's author, is obviously not an experienced writer. Her use of unique names (e.g. Mr. Funkadeli, Tommt Tittlebottom, overuse of characters, and weak attempt at constructing a meaningful theme would have resulted in a rejection from publishers for any other children's book author, but for some reason Callaway Editions of New York agreed to publish this book. The book's cover proudly displays "Madonna" under the title which may lead some audiences to mistakenly believe she is also the gifted illustrator, but upon closer examination of the title page you discover Loren Long's name printed in tiny black letters. Had it not been for the "art" by Loren Long, this book would have absolutely no value, but instead the illustrations provide a whimsical aspect to the book and offer the audience an opportunity to explore the town of Happville. Madonna, obviously a vain solo artist, is better suited to serving the world as a stage entertainer than a conveyor of truth through literature. Perhaps the only graceful aspect of Madonna's writing career is her donation of all proceeds from the sale of the book to the Spirituality for Kids Foundation.
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