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Table of Contents
About The Book
When you’re feeling down, what’s a banana to do? You call out to your friends, of course:
Bananas of the world unite!
Bananas of the world unite!
Come join this quirky crew of silly bananas as they toss aside their frowns and turn our world upside down! Go bananas, go go bananas!
About The Illustrator
Lala Watkins is a happy author/illustrator/designer who lives in sunny Florida and is a self-proclaimed connoisseur of good vibes. She graduated with a BFA in graphic design and interactive communications from Ringling College of Art and Design. You can visit her @ACaseofLala or ACaseofLala.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (March 24, 2026)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665953566
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
A Junior Library Gold Standard Selection
"Giggles and get-up-and-go excitement galore."
– Kirkus Reviews
With rallying cries like “Bananas of the world unite!” the book radiates positivity and fun, urging children to sing, dance, and celebrate together. The bright, banana-riddled illustrations amplify the energy of the text, bursting with color and movement that help convey the book’s joyful message. Sure to delight younger readers, this lively picture book is an excellent choice for storytimes, classrooms, and any collection focused on social-emotional learning through humor and joy.
– Booklist
"This cheerily colorful riff on the infectious camp song will have little ones joining in....Pull this one out when the classroom or story hour needs a reset and some giggles."
– School Library Journal
Awards and Honors
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
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Book Cover Image (jpg): Go Bananas!
Hardcover 9781665953566
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Author Photo (jpg): A. B. Peele Lala Watkins(0.1 MB)
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