An old woman wants to bake an apple cake. She has everything she needs, except apples. So she sets off to market, taking a basket of plums to trade along the way, just in case... This is a classic story of sharing, trading and caring. Children will love guessing what the woman will acquire next, and how, and seeing how her journey brings her a full circle as her kindness is repaid. Warm pastel illustrations from Marjan van Zeyl perfectly accompany the gentle story from acclaimed Dutch author Nienke van Hichtum. An easy-to-follow apple cake recipe is included.