An Orange in January by Aston, Dianna Hutts

Plump, juicy oranges are one of the great pleasures of winter--and one that is usually taken for granted. Now here's an eloquent, celebratory picture of how those oranges have found their way to the grocery store shelves, and then into kids--tummies With vivid, glowing paintings, this unique picture book offers a poetic lesson about a plant's growth cycle and about the produce industry. We follow an orange from blossom to ripe fruit, from tree to truck to market . . . and into the hands of a boy who shares this treat with his friends on the playground, --so that everyone could taste the sweetness of an orange in January.

In the tradition of Apple Farmer Annie and Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf, this is a satisfying, celebratory look at an everyday object with a remarkable life story.

Author: Dianna Hutts Aston
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 10/18/2007
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 10.22h x 9.34w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780803731462
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 118603 / Orange in January


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2007 pg. 982
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 86
Booklist 10/15/2007 pg. 52

About the Author
Dianna Hutts Aston divides her time between San Miguel de Allendes, Mexico, and central Texas.

Julie Maren lives in Boulder, Colorado.