It's time to go bananas! A determined monkey spies a banana tree across the water. What happens next is an inventive romp, as the resourceful monkey attempts to grab a snack, with some hilarious consequences. Full of energy, surprise, and strong visual storytelling, this practically wordless picture book will entice even the most reluctant reader. The Monkey Goes Bananas is fast-paced, delicious fun that's sure to leave young readers hungry for another read.Praise for The Monkey Goes Bananas "This predominantly wordless picture book delivers a substantial helping of slapstick." --Kirkus Reviews "There is a slapstick element to the humor (the monkey is flung around with some regularity), which will resonate with readers as they turn each page to see what the monkey will try next. Throw in an opportunistic shark with an empty belly, and the pieces are in place for a laugh-out-loud story that should earn plenty of repeat readings." --Booklist "Kids will jump right into this rip-roaring flip book-paced tale." --School Library Journal

 

This book was recognised in the Grades K-2 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award. It was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

There are 40 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Abrams .

C. P. Bloom is the creative team of Carly Dempsey, Ed Bloom, and Illustrator Peter Raymundo. C. P. Bloom is the creative team of Carly Dempsey, Ed Bloom and illustrator Peter Raymundo. Peter Raymundo started his career as an animator for Walt Disney Studios and works as a storyboard artist for independent films and commercials.