The story of “Apple Juice Tea” is a story that can relate to children well when it comes to unfamiliar people, or family members not seen in some time. Polly is the main character and is older now and hasn’t seen her Gran in a while and really can’t remember her that well. Even though Gran is Polly’s grandmother she is not sure who she is and when Gran tries to help Polly shuts her down. The idea of someone you do not know well or unsure of trying to give you affection can be startling, especially to children. The difference between adults and children is also prevalent when you see Polly’s Gran wait patiently and let Polly warm up to her. Gran approaches her through a method allowing Polly to open up on her own time and see that she is her “tea party Gran”. This also shows the love of her Gran through her willingness to be patient for her granddaughter. ( )