Yellow Is a Banana A Picture Book
“Yellow Is a Banana A Picture Book” by John Himmelman is a delightful exploration of colors designed for young readers. Published by Abrams, Incorporated in 2025, this 40-page picture book is presented in English and features a playful narrative that engages children in understanding the relationship between colors and objects. Through humorous interactions between two siblings, the book invites readers to consider whether a banana is yellow or if yellow is a banana, creating a fun and interactive reading experience.
In this engaging picture book, readers will discover a vibrant world of colors as they follow the siblings’ amusing dialogue about various fruits and objects. The limited color palette enhances the visual appeal, allowing each color to stand out while children learn about basic concepts related to color and family life. With its humorous tone and relatable scenarios, “Yellow Is a Banana” is well-suited for both group and individual read-aloud sessions, making it an enjoyable addition to any child’s library.
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Are bananas yellow . . . or is yellow a banana? Learn all about yellow–and other colorful things–in this rollicking picture book from John Himmelman, author of the Bunjitsu Bunny series
That yellow is a banana. No, a banana is yellow. These purples are grapes. No, these grapes are purple! This orange is a pumpkin. No, that pumpkin is orange! And this orange is . . . orange?
With two charming siblings and a fresh, limited palette that allows each featured color to really shine, young readers will learn as they laugh in this side-splittingly funny, unique picture book. Approaching the concept of color, and the creative ways in which young children assign names to things in the world around them, with a fun, playful tone, this picture book is perfect for group or individual read-aloud story times.
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