In "Dumpy's Apple Shop," readers are introduced to Dumpy, a lovable apple seller who dreams of making his orchard the best in the land. With the arrival of a new friend, the enthusiastic but clumsy squirrel named Scrappy, Dumpy learns valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and the importance of helping one another. As they navigate challenges together, including managing the apple harvest and dealing with unexpected obstacles, Dumpy discovers that sharing joys and responsibilities can make any dream achievable. Through delightful illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, the story highlights themes of collaboration and the joy of community. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Dumpy, I Can Read, My First I Can Read, My First I Can Read Biscuit Level Pre 1 .

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Julie Andrews Edwards is one of the real stars in the world of entertainment. As Julie Andrews, she is known and loved for her performances in The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins and The Princess Diaries. For over thirty years, she has been an author of children's books and has also brought out chosen books as part of The Julie Andrews Collection. Emma Walton Hamilton is Julie Andrews's daughter as well as her co-author. She too has firsthand experience of the theatre, as she is the founder and co-artistic director of the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York. Emma Walton Hamilton is a bestselling children's book author, editor, educator and theater arts professional. She has co-authored and published 16 books for children and young adults, four of which were New York Times bestsellers. Emma is the coauthor of the I Can Read! DUMPY easy readers series with her mother, Julie and illustrated by her father, Tony Walton.