Book excerpt: From award-winning author Patricia Lakin and Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Brian Floca comes a Level 1 Ready-to-Read starring the adorable hamsters, Max and Mo. Follow along as they go on an apple-picking adventure! Max and Mo usually eat corn, but they would like to try a new food—apples. Watch as the fun-loving hamsters learn how to make applesauce and a fun craft using a real apple! With the activity in the back of the book, young readers can make a fun apple-themed craft!