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One quick tap, and the next morning your bananas are magically at the door. Simple, right? But what if you could peek behind that seemingly effortless convenience? Join award-winning author and illustrator Jung Jin-Ho on the incredible journey of a banana, tracing its route from a phone screen all the way to the front door. From bustling trucks to lively market vendors and dedicated nighttime workers, you'll uncover the surprising and vital connections between people and places that bring everything we need right to us. Banana Express offers a fresh, captivating look at how goods travel across the globe, celebrating the many hands and countless stories involved in our daily deliveries. Perfect for- Teacher Librarians- Seeking engaging and accessible ways to introduce global systems and supply chains to young readers. Parents & Carers- Looking for a wonderful tool to discuss the implications of modern convenience and how our choices impact the world around us with young children. Contemporary Illustration Lovers- Discovering a stunning example of cutting-edge contemporary Korean illustration from a renowned artist. Banana Express is a fun, eye-opening adventure that shows us just how connected we all are, and why each of us truly matters. 'Illuminating ... A clever, tidy story about how so many of our choices are interconnected, from nighttime fishing boats to daycare workers ... Engaging fare for resolutely curious kids.' -Booklist 'Award-winning author and illustrator Jung Jinho traces the incredible journey of one banana, from phone screen to front door ... Original, informative, and a fun read from cover to cover.' -Midwest Book Review 'This is a delightful look at the supply chain, set in a Korean city ... Little readers will love seeing the vehicles and people hard at work using different tools ... A good purchase for all collections that serve young children.' -Youth Services Book Review

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Jung Jinho (Author) Jung Jinho studied architecture, dreaming of building a house filled with stories. Today, he builds that house within the pages of picture books. He is the author and illustrator of Look Up!, The Wall, 3 Seconds, and The Nine-Tailed Fox. His illustration work includes Yellow Boots, Daddy and Me, and The Little Pond. Jinho is a two-time recipient of the Bologna Ragazzi Awards, honored in 2015 and 2018. Aerin Park (Author) Aerin Park is a Korean-English literary translator and Korean language educator who believes language is a bridge to people's stories, culture, and history. Her recent works include The Legend of Tiger and Tail-flower (Levine Querido), Okchundang Candy (Levine Querido), and Late Today (Eerdmans). Aerin lives in Roseville, Minnesota, with her husband and three children-her first readers.

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