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Getting what you want can be tricky, especially if you don't ask in quite the right way. Using only two words, this book gives an introduction to the value of manners and compromise for young children. It is filled with humour, colour and exuberance, and offers an observation of toddler behaviour.
Exuberant new picture book from the author and illustrator of The Getaway-
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A refreshed cover look for this favourite on sharing from the New York Times bestselling author, Ed Vere.
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, Banana 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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Banana by Ed Vere is a delightfully simple picture book praised for its engaging and humorous storyline. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to communicate emotions and messages with minimal text, making it both accessible and entertaining for young readers. The charming illustrations and playful use of the word "banana" create a humorous and interactive reading experience that children enjoy.
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ISBN: 9780141500591
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 August 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Illustration: Full colour throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ed Vere
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 249.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 204g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Ed Vere (Author, Illustrator) Ed Vere is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer and illustrator of picture books, including How To Be a Lion - winner of Oscar's Book Prize - and Max the Brave which was named one of The Sunday Times's '100 Modern Children's Classics'. He studied fine art at Camberwell College of Art and has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1999. Ed has worked with CLPE to co-create the Power of Pictures scheme which encourages visual literacy in primary school education and has received major funding from the Arts Council. He is also a painter, working from his studio in east London.
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