Mr. Bear counts the apples on his tree as some hungry bees eat them, one by one. Die-cut holes change illustrations as the reader turns the pages.

Relates the adventures of a horse and a bear as they try to discover who has stolen the apples from the apple tree that grows in a forest clearing.

Counting story about red apples, Mr. Bear and 10 bees. 3-6 yrs.

In only five words -- four of which are in the title -- Kate Greenaway Medalist Emily Gravett presents a delightful picture book that is "simple and stunning" (