Fresh, sweet and crisp, this novel has a magic all its own. Booklist (starred review)
When the first apple falls from the tree, Faith and Peter know that its applesauce weather and that Uncle Arthur should be here to tell his stories with a twinkle in his eye. But this is the first year without Aunt Lucy and when Uncle Arthur arrives, theres no twinkle to be found and no stories waiting to be told. Might a little love and patience make a difference? With warm, expressive illustrations by Amy June Bates, this heartfelt tale by award-winning poet Helen Frost highlights the strength of family and the power of a good story.