Banana
Banana
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Tundra Books
Annotation: A quirky and hilarious picture book parable about parental distraction and a daughter's clever solution. My dad is the b... more
Genre: [Humorous fiction]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #355859
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Tundra Books
Copyright Date: 2023
Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 03/07/23
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 0-7352-7141-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-7352-7141-8
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2022932690
Dimensions: 23 cm.
Language: English
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Kirkus Reviews

What to do when a fancy new object intrudes on family time?A child and their father are a perfect pair: "I love my dad. He's the best at the pool. He rates my handstands. I rate his dives. We play shark games. When it's time to go home, I do Dad's hair." But things change when the pair walk by a Banana store. Dad is transfixed by his new, seemingly magical Banana (the artwork shows the two riding a flying Banana, using it as a saw, and more). The acquisition changes the father, taking up more of his time. Finally frustrated, the child acts…by eating the banana. Dad throws a bit of a fit, but after some family time, the duo get back to the important things in life, like going to the pool. As an allegory for modern technology, the story is strong, reminding readers of all ages that useful electronic gadgets shouldn't take priority over daily social interactions. While the book's solution might be an oversimplification, it should still spark healthy conversations in families about when it's time to unplug. Rendered in pencil and risograph, the soft illustrations have a classic yet modern feeling. Both parent and child have dark hair and skin the white of the page; background characters are diverse. (This book was reviewed digitally.)A cautionary tale about overreliance on devices that's sure to be the apple of many readers' eyes. (Picture book. 5-8)

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Kirkus Reviews
Reading Level: 1.0
Interest Level: P-2
Guided Reading Level: L
Fountas & Pinnell: L

A quirky and hilarious picture book parable about parental distraction and a daughter's clever solution.

My dad is the best.
 
We love hanging out together.
 
Recently, he got this banana. At first, we had a great time with the banana — it does cool stuff and it’s really fun.
 
But lately he’s spending too much time with the banana. He’s distracted, and he’s not enjoying the things he used to enjoy, like hanging out with me.
 
I don’t think this banana is good for him.
 
It’s time to take action.
 
Zoey Abbott tackles parental distraction in a quirky and hilarious way in this parable about too much of a good thing. With her trademark wit and engaging illustrations, she introduces a very wise kid and a not-so-wise parent who eventually see eye to eye in a story that will delight readers of all ages.
 


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