Counting to Bananas

By Carrie Tillotson, Estrela Lourenço (Illustrator)

A banana battles for the spotlight in a fruit-filled story.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 552 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a tale bursting with fruit, a banana eagerly awaits its moment to shine. But as the narrator adds more fruits and even non-fruits, the banana's patience wears thin. Will it ever get its turn? Dive into this laugh-out-loud adventure where a banana and a narrator clash over what belongs in their book. With vibrant illustrations and a playful narrative, this story promises fruity fun and unexpected twists. Perfect for fans of whimsical tales and cheeky characters, discover if the banana finally takes center stage in this delightful picture book.

From the publisher

A hilarious, mostly-rhyming picture book about a banana and narrator who can’t quite agree on what their book is about. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems’ We Are in a Book and Adam Rex’s Nothing Rhymes With Orange!Mo Willems fans will give this book one, two, three, four, five stars! –ParentsTillotson’s rib-tickling debut is not to be missed!–Kirkus When a narrator starts filling this story with fruit, Banana can’t wait to step into the spotlight. The book is called Counting to Bananas, after all. But as more and more fruits (and non-fruits) are added to the story, Banana objects. When will it be time for bananas?! With laugh-out-loud text from debut author Carrie Tillotson and brought to life by illustrator Estrela Lourenço this is the story of a banana and narrator who have very strong opinions about what should (and should not!) be in this book. The perfect next read for fans of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s The Bad Seed series! Praise for Counting to Bananas In the tradition of Mac Barnett’s Count the Monkeys, Tillotson’s rib-tickling debut is not to be missed . . . Lourenço’s digitally created illustrations of cartoon fruit with faces and expressive animals are bright, dynamic, and foolish. Fruity fun for everyone. –Kirkus

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