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Boy Who Loved Bananas, The Hardcover – March 1, 2005

by George Elliott (Author), Andrej Krystoforski (Illustrator)
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
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Matthew laughs himself silly one day as he watches the banana-crazy monkeys at the Metro Zoo. That evening, bananas become Matthew's favorite food -- and he refuses to eat anything else! Over the next two weeks, he eats so many bananas that he starts to feel funny. He itches and scratches and itches and scratches until ? KABLOOEY! Suddenly, Matthew is swinging from trees and shinnying up flagpoles! His parents try everything to stop his monkey business -- doctors, veterinarians, herbalists, chiropractors, animal trainers, psychiatrists and even a psychic. But nothing seems to work. Has Matthew gone completely bananas?
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.95 x 11 inches
  6. Publisher
    Kids Can Press
  7. Publication date
    March 1, 2005
  8. ISBN-10
    1553377443
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1553377443
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PreSchool-Grade 2–When young Matthew visits the zoo, he sees monkeys that are crazy about bananas and decides to eat nothing but bananas and banana products, much to the dismay of his concerned parents. After consuming massive quantities of the fruit, he develops an itch and morphs into a monkey. All of the specialists his parents send him to conclude the same thing: Matthew "will stop being a monkey when he wants to stop being a monkey." Soon his classmates and even his principal are in on the act, devouring bananas with the hope that they, too, might experience a transformation. Then, Matthew revisits the zoo and discovers a new favorite animal: a peanut-eating elephant. Krystoforski's pen-and-watercolor illustrations amplify the silliness of the story with colorful cartoon-style characters and amusing background details. Elliott's straightforward text with its repetitive elements makes this an upbeat and child-pleasing choice, especially for read-alouds. Young audiences will be immensely satisfied with the final double-page illustration and its wordless conclusion.– Carol L. MacKay, Camrose Public Library, Alberta, Canada
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Elliott’s straightforward text with its repetitive elements makes this an upbeat and child-pleasing choice, especially for read-alouds. Young audiences will be immensely satisfied with the final double-page illustration and its wordless conclusion. (School Library Journal )

... captures well the book’s theme of the pleasures of simple goofiness (Book Review Digest )

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kids Can Press (March 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1553377443
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1553377443
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.95 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
6 global ratings

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Nick Beast
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing graphics
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
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If you have a child who loves or obsessed with monkeys, this book is for you!
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yuyapin
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for monkey lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
My toddler is obsessed with monkeys and loves this book!
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Janet Hunter Lane
4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps my 4 year old's interest
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2005
I love this book. It's colorful, has fun illustrations and the story line is cute. It really keeps my 4 year old's interest. We love the big elephant that keeps stealing people's hats. There is just the right amount of text on each page. (i.e. enough text to give him time to look at the pictures while I read but not so much text that he gets bored before we turn the page.)
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DAS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2010
My 4 year old daughter thinks this story is a scream! It has been re-read, over and over, and seems to never get old. We read every night and sometimes in the afternoon and if it was up to her, this book would be the only one that gets air-time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for toddlers
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2006
Fun story for my son. He is 4 and greatly enjoyed the story and pictures.
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