Bananas: First, Second, Third... - Paperback

by Lauren Johnson (Author), Mek Frinchaboy (Illustrator)

Bananas, a children's book targeted to ages 2-7, builds core knowledge, introduces key vocabulary, and uses complex sentence structures by following the path a banana takes from seed to supermarket shelf. Using proven methods of building core knowledge, we keep the expectation bar high for all learners with these 4 goals:

1. improve educational outcomes
2. build content awareness
3. support critical thinking
4. increase complex vocabulary

There is a need to ensure all kids can understand what they read, identify sentence structures, and make connections to the world.

Here are the benefits of the book:

• Jump-start academic success. By presenting core content, we give kids a head start on everyday curriculum topics by using bananas and transportation as the focus.
• Expose readers to sentence structures and vocabulary. Using sentence structures and vocabulary specifically found in more advanced books increases reading comprehension and builds writing skills at an early age.
• Level the equity field. Underserved children struggle the most, while accelerated students need opportunities to extend their learning. This book helps close the education gap and change lives.