Banana!
by Ed Vere
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 5+
Published by Penguin, 2007
About this book
This picture book has only two different words. One of them is 'banana' and the other is 'please'.
The plot therefore has to be deduced from the cartoon-style illustrations of two monkeys. One of them has a banana and the other one wants it - but what is the magic word?
This is a very simple, exceptionally lively book, with zinging, energetic colours and two extremely expressive characters.
Both monkeys act like contrary toddlers, which makes this an ideal title to read to a real toddler - particularly if you are always trying to get him or her to say 'please'!
About the author
What to read next
We know that children can get hooked on a favourite book series or author and struggle to find something they love as much, but we’re here to help.
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We've loved having Ed Vere as our Illustrator in Residence! But if you like Ed's brilliant picture books, which other stories might you enjoy?
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