Yellow Is a Banana: A Picture Book
Yellow Is a Banana: A Picture Book
Yellow Is a Banana: A Picture Book
Description
Description
Are bananas yellow . . . or is yellow a banana? Learn all about yellow--and other colorful things--in this rollicking picture book from John Himmelman, author of the Bunjitsu Bunny series Approaching the concept of color, and the creative ways in which young children assign names to things in the world around them, with a fun, playful tone, this picture book is perfect for group or individual read-aloud story times. That yellow is a banana. No, a banana is yellow. These purples are grapes. No, these grapes are purple! This orange is a pumpkin. No, that pumpkin is orange! And this orange is . . . orange? With two charming siblings and a fresh, limited palette that allows each featured color to really shine, young readers will learn as they laugh in this side-splittingly funny, unique picture book.
About the Author
About the Author
John Himmelman is a naturalist, a martial arts instructor, and the award-winning author-illustrator of nearly 90 books for young readers, including the Bunjitsu Bunny series praised by School Library Journal as "Delightful . . . reminiscent of Arnold Lobel's 'Frog and Toad' stories or Jon Muth's ever-popular Zen Shorts." What his books have in common is his desire to share what makes him laugh, what gives him hope, and what he wants to learn more about. Himmelman lives in Killingworth, Connecticut, with his wife, Betsy, and their menagerie of dogs, cats, and chickens.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
***STARRED REVIEW***
"A funny concept book is rare; even rarer is a funny concept book that generates chortles from both adults reading it aloud and the children in the audience. Young readers will recognize the authentic sibling dynamic and giggle at the linguistic confusion, while adults will appreciate the subtle lesson about perspective and language development... A winningly simple concept executed with precision--perfect for preschool lovers of silly wordplay."--Kirkus Reviews
"A funny concept book is rare; even rarer is a funny concept book that generates chortles from both adults reading it aloud and the children in the audience. Young readers will recognize the authentic sibling dynamic and giggle at the linguistic confusion, while adults will appreciate the subtle lesson about perspective and language development... A winningly simple concept executed with precision--perfect for preschool lovers of silly wordplay."--Kirkus Reviews
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Harry N. Abrams
Pub date:
2025-10-07
Length:
40 pages
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