Once Upon a Banana
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$1859
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Once Upon a Banana

Written by Jennifer Armstrong · Illustrated by David Small

A banana peel wreaks havoc, turning a town upside down.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 321 ratings
48 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

A simple banana peel, carelessly discarded, sets off a chain reaction of chaos in a bustling town. From a grocer's stumble to a painter's mishap, and even a baby in a carriage, no one is spared from the slippery mayhem. As everyday street signs narrate the unfolding pandemonium, the town's residents must navigate the unexpected turmoil. Can order be restored, or will the banana peel's mischief continue to spiral out of control? Discover the whimsical consequences of one small act in this delightful, rhyming adventure.

From the publisher

Everyday signs serve as captions for this pictorial tale of what happens after a man tosses a banana peel into the garbage can and misses.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 24, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689842511

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