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Go Bananas!

by A. B. Peele (text) & illus. by Lala Watkins
S. & S. Mar. 2026. 40p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781665953566. PreS-Gr 1
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PreS-Gr 1–This cheerily colorful riff on the infectious camp song will have little ones joining in. If the world’s got you down, the antidote is simple. Call on all your banana friends to unite and lead a shaking, twisting, peeling, going bananas chant that will make everyone feel better. With digitally rendered childlike illustrations, Watkins amps up the silliness with a cast of bananas with stick arms and legs, most in crazy costumes: alligator, clown, octopus, duck, puppy, grandma, and more. A generous sprinkling of confetti, stars, and musical notes further adds to the festive spirit.
VERDICT Pull this one out when the classroom or story hour needs a re-set and some giggles.
Reviewed by Jan Solow , Jan 01, 2026

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