Benji & The 24 Pound Banana Squash
Benji & The 24 Pound Banana Squash
Select a format:
Publisher's Hardcover ©2017--
To purchase this item, you must first login or register for a new account.
Publishers Group West
Annotation: Plant a seed, watch it grow! A simple story that opens up children's eyes to one of nature's smallest and at the same time biggest wonders. This charming garden-to-table story not only teaches children where food comes from, but also that patience and nurturing pay off with delicious rewards.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #151488
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2017
Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 10/01/17
Illustrator: Kuijl, Eefje,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-605-37344-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-605-37344-7
Dewey: E
Dimensions: 27 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews

Planting vegetables requires certain practices—some of which can become a bit comical—but with hard work comes great rewards. Young Benji starts by testing the earth with a shovel. The ground is so hard, Benji topples over, along with his shovel. He perseveres. His goal: to grow the biggest banana squash ever! He's using seeds he saved from a squash he ate last summer. Benji and his parents appear to be white, and his conversations with mom and dad help him understand how to plant his seeds, when to expect sprouts and buds, and what the family can do with the fruit and its seeds. Bright, digital illustrations that vary in size from vignette to double-page spread help set the pace as Benji waits patiently. Benji is all bigheaded cartoon wonder: his face reflects every emotion from excitement to concern to love as he watches and waits. Drawings of the plant, from sprout to blossom to fruit, are satisfyingly realistic. Benji is overjoyed as his squash grows and grows to 24 pounds! It's even better cooked. This story offers one child's particular experience of "garden to table" and may inspire other youngsters to try the same. Gratifying. (Picture book. 3-6)

Reviewing Agencies: - Find Other Reviewed Titles
Kirkus Reviews
Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: P-2
Lexile: AD540L

The first children's book by New York Times bestselling author Alan C. Fox! Benji has made up his mind: he's going to grow the biggest banana squash ever from the tiny seeds he saved last summer. In spring, when the soil is soft, he plants the seeds, waters them, waits, waters them and waits. Will his dream come true? A lighthearted picture book about dreaming and gardening. For little gardeners ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level L


*Prices subject to change without notice and listed in US dollars.
Perma-Bound bindings are unconditionally guaranteed (excludes textbook rebinding).
Paperbacks are not guaranteed.
Please Note: All Digital Material Sales Final.