A Apple Pie

ORIGINAL PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Kate Greenaway used an early version of the rhyme to illustrate A APPLE PIE which was first published in 1886 and it will be noticed that there is no rhyme for the letter I.

The rhyme of A APPLE PIE is very ancient and reference is made to it as early as 1671 in one of the writings of John Eachard. In these early versions the letters I and J were not differentiated. The letter J as we know it to-day was the curved initial form of the letter I and was always used before a vowel.

STORYBERRIES NOTE

We have added the “I” into the J rhyme in order to help your child not miss this important letter!

Short story for children written and illustrated by Kate Greenaway

Let’s Chat About The Stories ~ Ideas for Talking With Kids

Creativity

1. Can you think of some other things you might do for an apple pie? What letters do they begin with?