Getting what you want can be tricky, especially if you don't ask in quite the right way. Follow one little monkey's journey through many emotions as he tries every trick in the book to get hold of his friend's banana, until he finally hits on the magic word – please! Using only two words, this is a fantastic introduction to the value of manners and compromise for young children. Packed with humour, colour and exuberance, this is a brilliant observation of toddler behaviour.
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Terrific humour and surging energy (Guardian )
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Ed Vere studied fine art at Camberwell College of Art and has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1999. He is published in both England and the US. Ed is also a painter, working from his studio in east London and is represented by galleries in London and Los Angeles. After a year and a half living in Barcelona, Ed now lives and works in London.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A very short story comprising of the word "banana" being repeated doesn't sound like a good bedtime read - but Ed Vere pulls it off with this tale of sharing monkeys.
The book contains large colourful images of two monkeys which communicate clearly how they are feeling - and that's crucial to the story and central to the genius of how the word "banana" gives a different message depending on how it is said. For example, "Banana?" and "BANANA!!!" portray same word in very different ways, and the way you say the word drives the story in a simple way that is naturally understood by children of all ages. This gives me a chance to do funny voices, something which my children love and I enjoy doing!
Children intuitively know that how you say a word can change what it is that you're saying and convey the emotions behind it, but it's something they probably never really actively think about it - this book is a great chance to analyse (albeit in a simplistic way) the way they use language to make themselves understood. But above all - it's a fun book and a good one to have handy when they are very tired and you want a *quick* story before bedtime for the sake of your own sanity!
The book contains large colourful images of two monkeys which communicate clearly how they are feeling - and that's crucial to the story and central to the genius of how the word "banana" gives a different message depending on how it is said. For example, "Banana?" and "BANANA!!!" portray same word in very different ways, and the way you say the word drives the story in a simple way that is naturally understood by children of all ages. This gives me a chance to do funny voices, something which my children love and I enjoy doing!
Children intuitively know that how you say a word can change what it is that you're saying and convey the emotions behind it, but it's something they probably never really actively think about it - this book is a great chance to analyse (albeit in a simplistic way) the way they use language to make themselves understood. But above all - it's a fun book and a good one to have handy when they are very tired and you want a *quick* story before bedtime for the sake of your own sanity!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a 44 year old child, I love this book because the drawings always make me smile. On the basis that the simplest things are often the best (or should that be the best things are often the simplest...) I implore children of ALL AGES to buy this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Rosa
Format:Paperback
My 3.5 yr old loves it, so does my 1.5 year old as he recognises the image of a banana and can say the word. They love the funny ways you can express the emotions of the characters in the book and fall about laughing waiting to see what silly expression or voice I will give the characters. I love this book, although its not for readers who like to just read a story aloud as you have to be prepared to get involved - pulling funny faces and using different voices, after all there are only 2 different words in the whole book! Brilliant book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By mama lili
Format:Paperback
I originally got this as I thought it may encourage my nearly 3 year old twin girls to say 'please'. They love to read it to themselves saying 'banana' with increasing animation. They just love the drama that the pictures encourage. I can't say they use the word 'please' more, but they do adore the book.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By the dog
Format:Paperback
This is the book of choice for parents who can't face another long read but would like to get involved in their children's literary development. All it takes is a mastery of the word "banana" and a desire to shake off your inhibitions. In fact the more animated the narrator, the more fulfilling this experience will be. The plot, although simple and predictable is not the main focus here, and that's where the brilliance comes in. The more you read this book, the better you will be at reading it. Highly recommended!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By N. Blondel
Format:Paperback
The reason I like the book Bannana is the picutres are bright and coulorful
I have read this book at school with Lucy in my Library group
I have read this book at school with Lucy in my Library group
Format:Board book
If anyone had said to me my kids would be entertained by a book that only contains two different words (banana and please) I would have thought they were mad, but this was the first book my son really took to. He wanted it read over and over again. Partly that's because the punctuation changes the emphasis of the word, so you go from `Banana?' to `BANANA!!!!'
My husband had a great time acting like a spoilt monkey demanding a banana!
As well as little ones, I keep thinking this would be a great aid to teachers or lecturers of adults to highlight the importance of punctuating correctly!
A great little book, we love it.
My husband had a great time acting like a spoilt monkey demanding a banana!
As well as little ones, I keep thinking this would be a great aid to teachers or lecturers of adults to highlight the importance of punctuating correctly!
A great little book, we love it.
By Ksnow
Format:Board book
Fun v simple story.
Bought for young baby (4 months) who seems to like the big bright eyes and bright backgrounds in this book.
Bought for young baby (4 months) who seems to like the big bright eyes and bright backgrounds in this book.
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Not enough words
Love Ed Vere but didn't realise there were no words in it! Would have bought a different had I known.
Published 7 months ago by k f
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Best toddler book ever!!!!
I bought the French version of this book to use in my lessons, the pictures tell the story so it's great for those with limited language skills (babies/toddlers/young language... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Clauderoy
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Amazing book for my little one. We borrowed it many times from the library and my 10months old son seems to love the pictures and a very simple story.. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Linda
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Banana! Ed Vere
This is a brilliant book about a baby monkey who wants someone else to give him a banana...this is a really funny book for children particularly of 3-5 years of age. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Rainbow73
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Instant hit
I bought this for my 15 month old but was surprised to find that my 3.5 year old absolutely loves it too, and so do I. It is such a clever book and so much fun to read. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Titchener
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excellent!
the book only has two words in it, banana and please but my 6y old loves it reading it over and over again. Read more
Published 16 months ago by paolac
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banana! Banana! BANANA!
This is a fun bright book by Ed Vere about two little monkeys and a banana, my daughter absolutely loved it.
Published 18 months ago by chantellesse
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Fun book
We rented this book out five times from the library because our daughter loved it so much. So we thought we should buy her her own copy. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2011 by Mrs. Tl Mcnamara
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Pretty good
Not a bad book, but I was expecting a little bit more of a story!!!!
Published on 22 Oct 2010 by Rob
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banana! brilliant!
Really good book, my 2 year old and I love it. The illistrations are fab and the story really nice. Helps children understand about sharing and about using the 'magic word'. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by Lupin
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