Beginner Reader Book Appraisal

Ten Apples Up On Top! (Beginner Books)

This is a hardback children's book titled "Ten Apples Up On Top!" The cover is predominantly dark gray or black, providing a stark contrast for the white title typography and illustrations. The title, "Ten Apples Up On Top!" is printed in a large, bold, sans-serif font, vertically aligned on the left side of the cover. Below the title, the authors' credits read "by Theo. LeSieg" (a pseudonym for Dr. Seuss) and "illustrated by Roy McKie", both in white typography. The central illustration features three anthropomorphic animal characters, a lion, a tiger, and a dog, walking in a line while holding hands. Each animal is balancing a stack of red apples on its head. The lion is light yellow with a brown mane, the tiger is orange with black stripes, and the dog is white with yellow spots. The art style is characteristic of classic children's book illustrations from the mid-20th century, with clean lines and simple shapes. In the upper right corner, there is a circular logo for "Beginner Books" featuring a caricature of The Cat in the Hat (a well-known Dr. Seuss character) with the surrounding text "I CAN READ IT ALL BY MYSELF". This indicates the book's target audience and reading level. The visible condition of the book shows some wear consistent with age and use. There are noticeable scuffs and scratches on the dark cover, particularly a more prominent scratch or wear mark near the center illustration where the tiger and lion's paws meet. The corners of the book appear slightly blunted or softened from handling. The spine is partially visible on the left edge, suggesting it is a binding typical of a hardcover book. The overall appearance suggests a well-loved copy, likely from the mid to late 20th century.