One Good Apple: Growing Our Food for the Sake of Our Earth

Reach for this book when your child starts asking tough questions about where their food comes from or expresses concern about the health of our planet. One Good Apple serves as a thoughtful bridge between a child's dinner plate and the wider environment, explaining the history of pesticide use and the restorative power of organic farming. It balances scientific facts with a sense of agency, showing middle-grade readers that they can be part of a sustainable future. The book is ideal for ages 8 to 12, offering enough depth for school projects while remaining accessible for curious home readers. Parents will appreciate how it handles environmental challenges with a focus on solutions and tangible activities rather than just gloom and doom.