Banana! by Ed Vere

Vere, Ed. Banana!  28 pgs.  Henry Holt and Company, 2010. $12.99. PICTURE BOOK. Content-G.    With few words, and great illustrations, Vere teaches us the importance of kindness and sharing.  The story begins with two monkeys and only one banana and the inner struggle that can occur when want vs kindness becomes evident.  We laughed at the illustrations, and were touched by the end results and solution to this dilemma.  This would be a great book for all primary grades when teaching about sharing and/or emotions.  Pre-K - ESSENTIAL.  Reviewer: SL