What other kids said about "The Apple Dumpling"

(Note: Kids' spelling & grammar has been corrected)


Kelsey, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Maybe because she didn't want to be greedy.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

My stepsister Angela and I were having a lemonade stand and we didn't ask for any money because we were just doing it for fun. She was successful because she tried hard enough and long enough and she never gave up.



Kelsey's Comments:

I thought the story was great. I liked how the old lady kept on trading until she got her apples. And I liked how the old lady never gave up.


Zanna, age 9-8

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she was kind.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

H.G.- gives away a lot of lunch. H.M.- shares her stories without pay. Z.J.- (same as H.M.) willing to give things away.

Zanna's Comments:

H.G.- I just like stories when people care for others. Z.J.- I think the story was good beacause the old lady was willing to give up her things for others. H.M. (same as Z.J.)


Catherine & Berkley, age 9 & 8

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She was trying to be nice so that the mother and the Lord would give her apples to make Apple Dumplings.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

Berkley- I gave my sister some chapstick once and she didn't give me anything back. Catherine- I gave my friend a stuffed animal and she did not give me anything back. (next question) Because she gave the flowers to the Lord and the mother

Catherine & Berkley's Comments:

Berkley- I thought the story was very interesting and that it was tricky in a way. Catherine- I thought the story was very good and confusing.


Collyn&Jonathan, age 9[both]

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She thought that she could get their trust. And if she needed anything she would have their trust.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

When I gave my mom some money, without asking for something. Collyn When I gave my sister one of my GameBoy to her and I did not ask for anything back. Jonathan She tried to get everyones trust and everyone began to trust her.

Collyn&Jonathan's Comments:

It was a good story.


Alyssa, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

The old woman didn't ask for anything in return becuase she didn't think they would have any apples and she wanted to be polite.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

One time I gave away a ring to my mom and didn't ask for any thing in return and she gave me a hug. The woman finally got a apple at the end because she came across a man with an apple tree that was lonely. So the old woman gave the old man the dog that



Alyssa's Comments:

I thought the story was very interesting and outstanding!


Denise, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she wanted to make people happy and to give.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

Once I gave something to Goodwill. The old woman saw the apple tree and said "A fine tree of apples." And then they got into a conversation. And she gave him the dog for company and he gave her the apples for apple dumplings.

Denise's Comments:

I thought the story taught me to give.


Nathan, age 10

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?


Nathan's Comments:

I didn't like it.


kanaynay, age 14

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She did that because she has a right soul. Also she knew that the mother and children had nothing to give.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

When I gave my friend a necklace. Because she was kind.



kanaynay's Comments:



, age

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Love.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

The time i gave a book to my brother.



's Comments:

Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Deanna, age 7

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She had a lovely heart and was very kind.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I shared my mincepie with my friends. The old woman never gave up and persevered until she got the apples.



Deanna's Comments:

The story was great and I enjoyed reading the story.


Jenna, age 24

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

With each exchange made, the Old Woman was able to help and improve the lives of those she came in contact with in her journey. That is what charity is all about. In each case, the Old Woman seemed farther and farther from her goal of finding apples. H

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave toys I didn't want to my niece and nephew. It was her reward for her charity and kindness.

Jenna's Comments:

This was an excellent story.


Valencia, age 6

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

It is because the old woman was kind hearted and she wanted to help others. She thought that one pleased is better than two disappointed.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave away my 'WINNIE THE POOH' bandaid to Cheryl because her knee was injured while she was playing on the school playground. The old woman was finally successful because she tried long enough and hard enough for it.



Valencia's Comments:

I think everyone should try long and hard enough when doing everything, and should has a kind heart.


Jennifer, age 11

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she wanted apples for her dumplings.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

When I was 6 or 7, I gave my friend a golden chain.



Jennifer's Comments:

I thought the story was a good story.


, age

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She was sad because they were low on food.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave a pencil away without asking for anything in return. because she tried her best to get an apple dunpling tree

's Comments:

The story was boring.


Victoria Princess Woods, age 10 1/2

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She felt bad because they had no money.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I always buy cool stuff from book orders and give it to my best friend. I also buy her tons of cool stuff for even simple holidays. Although, when she seldom gives me anything, she can be mean and say, "What did you get for me?"

Victoria Princess Woods's Comments:

It was kind of corny, I hope you know.


, age

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted apples.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave it to poor people. gold chain

's Comments:

It was good.


Jeremy, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she was thoughtful.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I remember the time when I bought my brother ice cream without anything in return.



Jeremy's Comments:

I thought the story was great.


michael, age 11

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted nothing back because she just wanted apples.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I work with my mom in the back yard. Because she was nice to the old mans dog.

michael's Comments:

I thought that it was a good story.


Cecelia, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she is a kind lady.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave my brother a set of markers without its being a holiday. She found a man with an apple tree, then the dog jumped out of a basket and saw the old man so the woman got apples.



Cecelia's Comments:



, age

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted nothing in her life.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

Just to suprise. She enjoyed the apples.

's Comments:

It was cool.


maria, age 11

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted the golden chain to buy apples.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I wanted a bag of candy and I bought it. My brother wanted it, so I gave him half. So she could make her apple dumpling.

maria's Comments:

I thought it was a greatest story I ever read.


Robert, age 111

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

To be generous as the others were to him.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

On my field trip. Because she had tried hard.



Robert's Comments:

I thought it was a good story.


Tony, age 11

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted nothing in her life.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

She felt bad.

Tony's Comments:

It was cool.


wilbert, age 11

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted nothing in her life.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

She felt bad. she enjoyed the apple

wilbert's Comments:

It was cool.


Tony, age 11

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted nothing in her life

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

She felt bad.

Tony's Comments:

It was cool.


Mary, age 8

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she wanted someone to be happy.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave my sister my new book because she was in trouble. She worked hard to find the apples

Mary's Comments:

I think it tells me a lot about how to keep on trying.


Charles, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted to be nice.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

A long time ago like 4 years ago I gave my sister a toy.

Charles's Comments:

It was a good story.


Bryant, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

To be nice.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

Once my little brother wanted a Rugrats game ,and I did buy it for him. I didn't ask for anything in return. She tried and tried to get what she wanted ,and she got it because she tried so much.

Bryant's Comments:

I think the story was good for teaching a lesson.


Amanda, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she thought that the people getting the gifts needed them more than she did.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

At Christmas time I always give out gifts, but I do get something in return, a big thanks. Because she gave an old man a dog for some of the apples from his apple tree.

Amanda's Comments:

I think it was o.k. From, Amanda


codi, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

because she thought that he was lonely and didn't have any food.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

Because he was lonely. because she was hungry and and she didn'thave no food because she gave the food she had to the nold man

codi's Comments:

I thought that the story was good and fun to hear.


Kelsey, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because the guy was going on a date and he didn't even have anything to give to his girlfriend, and the children and the mother were poor.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave my friend a pencil and didn't ask for anything in return. Because she kept on trying.



Kelsey's Comments:

I thought it was interesting.


Mario, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

To be thankful.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

When my sister wanted one pair of shoes but she neeeded $5.00 and I gave her the money. She tried hard.



Mario's Comments:

It was a good story.


ALicia, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She felt sad becuse they were poor.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I was playing outside and I saw my sister looking sad, so I played with her.



ALicia's Comments:

I liked it.


danica, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she saw that they really needed it and she saw that they didn't have apples.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

When I gave my brother candy.



danica's Comments:

It was ok. danica


Shelby, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she was being kind to the poor mother and children and their mother. And she was being nice to the young man becauce he didnt have for his date.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

My sister needed a book for a book report and I gave her one. Because she never gave up.

Shelby's Comments:

I think it was interesting.


, age

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?


's Comments:

It was o.k. from, Amanda


Alex, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She wanted an apple dumpling.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave my cousin a lot of toys.



Alex's Comments:

I thot it was a good story


Raul, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because the Mom said that she only ate apple dumpling.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

When somebody asked me for something and I gave it to them. Because she gave an old man a dog because the old man wanted one.



Raul's Comments:

It was good.


stephanie, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because the lady and kids were poor, and she was very kind.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

We went down to a family's house because their house was burnt down and we gave them all of our old clothes and toys and made them two apple pies.



stephanie's Comments:

I really liked this story.


Elizabeth, age 10

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

She didn't want anything in return because the man didn't have anything to give her.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

I gave away a doll that I loved and I didn't ask anything in return. She gave things away and got the apple tree.

Elizabeth's Comments:

I liked it. It reminds me about what my grandma did.


kayla9, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Becuse she was getting poorer and they had nothing to sit on.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

THER GRANDMOTHER WOULD. BECAUSE SHE GAVE THEM FOOD

kayla9's Comments:

THE OLD LADY WAS HELPING THEM.


Nathan, age 9 1/2

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

Because she was a very nice woman that did not have enough time to ask for anything in return.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

Once, I gave something away to somebody. I gave it to somebody because they looked poor and they needed it a lot. Because she worked at it hard enough and she did not stop until she found the apples.



Nathan's Comments:

I think it was a cool story.


Jeffrey, age 9

The old woman offered to give her flowers to the young lord without asking him for anything in return. Then she offered to give the golden chain to the mother and young children without asking for anything in return. Why did she do that?

To get some apples.

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?

The old man said, "I will give you apples for the dog."


none, age

Tell about a time when you also gave away something without asking for anything in return. Why was the old woman successful in finally getting an apple dumpling at the end?




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