{"product_id":"b-is-for-bananas-isbn-9780593528068","title":"B Is for Bananas","description":"\u003cb\u003e*\"A must-have for all picture book collections.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An a-peeling alphabet adventure.\"-- \u003ci\u003eKirkus reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the creators of \u003ci\u003eCounting to Bananas\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a new, hilarious bedtime ABC book about a Banana who doesn’t want to go to bed. Perfect for fans of Jory John, Mo Willems, and Ryan T. Higgins!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA is for Awake . . . but B is for Bedtime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the narrator of this alphabet book tries to make it a bedtime book, Banana objects. Bedtime is BORING! And Banana is the star of this book, so it should really be called \u003ci\u003eB Is for Bananas\u003c\/i\u003e instead. It shouldn't be about bedtime at all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJourney through all the letters of the alphabet in this laugh-out-loud story from Carrie Tillotson and Estrela Lourenço about a banana who is NOT ready to go to bed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect next read for those who loved the Bad Seed series and \u003ci\u003eHey Bruce \u003c\/i\u003eby Ryan T. Higgins!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eB is for Bananas!\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eAmazon Best Books of 2023\u003c\/b\u003e, Ages 3-5\u003cbr\u003eAn\u003cb\u003e Imagination Soup Best Picture Books of 2023\u003c\/b\u003e selection\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003e2023 Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e winner\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eAmazon Best Children’s Books of 2023 So Far\u003c\/b\u003e pick\u003cbr\u003eAn\u003cb\u003e Amazon Editor’s Pick \u003c\/b\u003eBest Books of April for Ages 3-5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*“\u003cb\u003eExcellent\u003c\/b\u003e…A silly story that makes you giggle.” – \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eImagination Soup, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eFull of wordplay \u003c\/b\u003eand unusual choices to represent each letter of the alphabet (\"K is for Keister\"), this book stands out for being simultaneously \u003cb\u003esilly and educational\u003c\/b\u003e.\"--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eWonderfully drawn\u003c\/b\u003e…A perfect ending to a just-about-perfect bedtime-but-not-really-bedtime tale…\u003cb\u003eExceptionally good\u003c\/b\u003e…A wonderful send-up of a bedtime book.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Infodad.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Young readers will love this \u003cb\u003elaugh out loud bedtime story\u003c\/b\u003e where Banana's silly antics take center stage through all the letters of the alphabet. The amazing illustrations bring Banana, and bedtime fun, to life.” – \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKidsbookshelf.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* \"\u003cb\u003eThis is the toddler book of all toddler books, and one to leave preschoolers squealing. Laughter will be the name of the game every time this book is read; it is hilarious! \u003c\/b\u003e A little banana is supposed to be ready for bed, but getting ready is the last thing on the menu. Written as an alphabet book, the narration is often co-opted by the little banana. There are also reminders of things to do ­prior to sleep like taking a bath, brushing teeth, “going” and washing hands after. Children will be worn out by this. \u003cb\u003eA must-have for all picture book collections\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Exuberant Banana has as much fun taking control of the alphabet as they did taking over counting. Lourenço returns with digitally created illustrations full of Banana’s bonkers energy and plenty of color. Speech balloons are used throughout as Banana argues with the narrator. Banana might end up tuckered out, but \u003cb\u003elittle listeners will probably be supercharged with giggles. An a-peeling alphabet adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*“Excellent…\u003cb\u003eA silly story that makes you giggle\u003c\/b\u003e…[Banana shows] his wide-awakeness, creativity, and energy!” – \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eImagination Soup, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Filled] with hilarious antics by a banana, my son and I were laughing throughout…This book \u003cb\u003ewould make a lovely gift for a newborn bundle or in an elementary classroom to reinforce the alphabet\u003c\/b\u003e, learn about some figurative language or just have some laughs!” – \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory Mamas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eHilarious from beginning to end!\u003c\/b\u003e” – \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePicture Book Recommendations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This is absolutely the CUTEST book!! I loved seeing all of the silly antics as Banana fights against going to bed (while working through the alphabet). The hilarious story by Carrie Tillotson and bright, fun illustrations by Estrela Lourenço make this \u003cb\u003ea perfect bedtime read for both parents and kids! I laughed out loud more than once and so did my kids!...I highly recommend.\u003c\/b\u003e” -\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Pie Lady Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Wonderfully drawn…A perfect ending to a just-about-perfect bedtime-but-not-really-bedtime tale…\u003cb\u003eExceptionally good\u003c\/b\u003e…A wonderful send-up of a bedtime book.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Infodad.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Young readers will love this \u003cb\u003elaugh out loud \u003c\/b\u003ebedtime story where Banana's silly antics take center stage through all the letters of the alphabet. The amazing illustrations bring Banana, and bedtime fun, to life.” – \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKidsbookshelf.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “From the illustrations to Banana's antics, this was not only edutainment fun, but the promised bedtime story as well… Readers of all ages will love how the story develops, while having a little bit of ABC fun along the way…You've got the brilliantly colored and funny illustrations to dazzle the eyes. It's \u003cb\u003echarming, and witty, and a great time to be had.\u003c\/b\u003e” – \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsatiable Readers Blog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eFull of wordplay \u003c\/b\u003eand unusual choices to represent each letter of the alphabet (\"K is for Keister\"), this book stands out for being \u003cb\u003esimultaneously silly and educational.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTester Note: One reviewer compared the story to the work of another famous kid-lit creator. “The book feels very \u003cb\u003eMo Willems–esque\u003c\/b\u003e with its conversational style,” she said.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBefore \u003cb\u003eCarrie Tillotson\u003c\/b\u003e started writing children’s books, she worked as a biostatistician. Her job involved counting a lot of numbers (but not many bananas). She is the author of \u003ci\u003eCounting to Bananas\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Oregon with her family, one dog, and two chickens. Although bananas are not her favorite fruit, she loves a warm slice of banana bread. You can visit Carrie online at carrietillotson.com or follow her on Twitter @carrietillotson and on Instagram @carrietillotson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstrela Lourenço\u003c\/b\u003e is a Portuguese professional children’s book author and illustrator, and also a storyboard artist for animation. She has been living in Ireland since 2009, when she met her Irish partner and their dog, Chewie, who both made her fall in love with the country even more. Her favorite fruit is peaches, but she keeps getting bananas because they’re Chewie’s favorite! You can visit Estrela online at estrelalourenco.pt or follow her on Twitter @LourencoEstrela and on Instagram @estrela.lourenco.","brand":"Flamingo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303912067301,"sku":"NP9780593528068","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593528068.jpg?v=1767722034","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/b-is-for-bananas-isbn-9780593528068","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}