Andy and Elmers Apple Dumplings
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EnglishVoice Age
Middle Aged (35-54)Accents
North American (General)Transcript
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Andy and Elmer's Apple Dumpling Adventure, Written and illustrated by Andrew J. Shop. It was a beautiful morning as Andy sat beneath his neighbors Apple tree. What should I knew today? He thought. Suddenly an apple fell from the tree and plunked him on the head. Ouch! He shouted. Then he picked up the apple and inspected it. I know I'll make apple dumplings. Andy proceeded to pick several apples, as many as he could carry. Then it was off to the kitchen. He spent the rest of the morning and early afternoon in the kitchen, peeling and coring or rolling and wrapping. It was certainly a big job, but Andy absolutely loved making apple dumplings. It was evening when Andy sat down toe have an apple dumpling for dinner. There are many ways to eat apple dumplings, but Andy preferred just pouring milk over the top. These air good, if I say so myself, he stated. But they sure are feeling he looked over to the counter at his full day's work. There's no way I'm going to be able to eat all of these, he thought. Am I have an idea? Maybe I could sell them, and he was all excited. He hopped up, ran over to his drawing table and started sketching a label. I'll call them and these apple dumplings, and he was proud of this great idea. Is it the truth? A boy suddenly came out of nowhere, and he was startled. Whose there? He looked around frantically, but there was no one around, and he sketched a bit more. Is it The truth? Came the voice again, again, and he looked all around, but there was no one to be seen. Then he stopped and looked at his label. Well, he thought, I suppose it's not entirely the truth. I mean, I made them, but they're not my apples. You see. They came from his neighbor, Ellner. It was his apple tree. Is it fair to all concern, came the voice again, and he wasn't quite so startled this time. It's not fair to Elmer, he thought. Then Andy had an inspiration. Knock, knock, knock. There was someone at homers door. Elmer opened the door to find Andy standing there, his arms full of apple dumplings. Andy and Elmer sat down at his table to enjoy a late night snack. I'm sorry, Elmer, Andy began. I should have asked for your permission before taking your apples. Oh, don't worry about it, Helmer replied. Thes are awfully delicious. Thank you for sharing them with me. Say, Elmer, I have an idea. Elmer was listening, slurping at the bottom of the bowl.