Second Banana

Written by Keith Graves

When the star falters, can the sidekick rise to the occasion?

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.3/5 Goodreads · 147 ratings

32 pages· 478 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~360L

$17.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Oop, a gorilla, is always the second banana to the Amazing Bubbles, a circus star monkey. But when Bubbles is suddenly sidelined, Oop must step into the spotlight. Can this loyal sidekick save the show and prove he's more than just a backup? As the circus hangs in the balance, Oop faces his biggest challenge yet. Will he rise to the occasion or crumble under pressure? Discover the unexpected hero in this delightful tale of courage and opportunity.

From the publisher

“A picture book about Oop, a gorilla, who is second banana to The Amazing Mr. Bubbles, a monkey, until one day, Mr. Bubbles finds himself in trouble and Oop has to save the day”–

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 478
Reading age: 7–10
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~360L

Themes & topics

Books about gorillas Books about bananas Books about rescues and rescuing Books about the circus Books about apes and monkeys

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.5

out of 7

4.5

“This book has some fun, silly humor with the story it tells! I also thought the illustrations were pretty fun, plus there are a lot of fun sounds in the book.”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

The author