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Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids by Beckstrand, Karl (2011) Paperback
Bad Bananas - A Story Cookbook for Kids A wisecracking picture book on the short (shelf) life of a rebel bunch--with 7 yummy recipes that will save families from "I'm bored" disease. While banana characters try crazy stunts and start turf wars, this cautionary cookbook comes with tasty, low sugar recipes (including banana muffins, cookies, smoothies and pancakes). The perfect family activity, Bad Bananas facilitates tasty, funny hands-on fun. Premio Publishing, June 2011, by Karl Beckstrand, Illustrated by Jeff Faerber, 24-page, perfect-bound soft cover, 8"x10", ages 4-12, 400 words (before recipes), 978-0977606511, 2010910826, JUV019000, available via Premio Publishing & Gozo Books Premiobooks.com, Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Follett Library Resources/BWI Title Wave, Brodart, iBooks, Kindle, Amazon.com, and select retailers.
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First published June 1, 2011
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About the author
Karl Beckstrand
64 books366 followersCollege media instructor Karl Beckstrand has lived abroad, interned for a Massachusetts publisher and for Congress in D.C. He earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in international relations and conflict resolution, and a broadcast/film certificate. He’s been a technical recruiter in Silicon Valley, a Stanford Hospital chaplain, a Spanish interpreter for Angel Flight (aviator nonprofit), and a rock band front man. He is the best-selling and award-winning author/illustrator of 27 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 e-book titles. His western survival thriller, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award, and his works have been lauded by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal. Raised in Silicon Valley, he has worked with people from all continents (except Antarctica). His work reflects cultural diversity—not only in protagonists, but in collaborators (his illustrators hail from Latin America, Europe, and Asia). Since 2004, he has run Premio Publishing. Beckstrand has presented to Taiwan’s Global Leadership for Youth, city and state governments, festivals, and schools. His Y.A. stories, self-help, ebook mysteries, nonfiction, Spanish/bilingual, career, and STEM books feature ethnically diverse characters—and usually end with a twist. His work has appeared via: Amazon, Apple/iBooks, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Costco, Deseret Book, Follett, Ingram, Kobo, Papercrafts Magazine, SCRIBD, Target.com, The U.S. Congressional Record, Walmart, and https://PremioBooks.com
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December 8, 2023
Cute little story book (with good recipes) about what happens when bananas are no longer fresh.
June 24, 2020
Clever and fun
I smiled through every page of this delightful bad bananas book. While those bananas may cause a little mischief, it’s great to know they can still be good in the end. :) Loved this cute children’s book.
I smiled through every page of this delightful bad bananas book. While those bananas may cause a little mischief, it’s great to know they can still be good in the end. :) Loved this cute children’s book.
May 5, 2018
Karl Beckstrand has brought us another great books. This one not only tells a story but is also filled with 7 yummy recipes featuring Banana's.
The book basically tells the life of a banana. From being picked from the tree to turning brown and slimy. The story also tells about being good and bad so there is a lesson involved. My favorite kind of Children's book.
The recipes are easy but sound very yummy. But also does caution to have an adult present as you will be using a knife or stove in some. The recipes include Banana Smoothies, Chewy Banana Cookies, Bread, pudding, pancakes, and toppings.
I received this book from the Author to read and review. The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it.
The book basically tells the life of a banana. From being picked from the tree to turning brown and slimy. The story also tells about being good and bad so there is a lesson involved. My favorite kind of Children's book.
The recipes are easy but sound very yummy. But also does caution to have an adult present as you will be using a knife or stove in some. The recipes include Banana Smoothies, Chewy Banana Cookies, Bread, pudding, pancakes, and toppings.
I received this book from the Author to read and review. The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it.
February 4, 2018
For the right audience, this book is funny and perfect...I just don't think that I am in that audience. I did enjoy the point of view aspect, the recipe aspect, and the stages of banana...but I would probably select a different book if I were after those concepts.
September 27, 2019
Bananalishis!!!
Must have cookbook for all ages!!! The illustrations and story are just fun and highly imaginative!! The recipes are one's that most folks will be peeling' to make. The kiddies are going to be laughing out loud at the antics of the bananas!!!
Must have cookbook for all ages!!! The illustrations and story are just fun and highly imaginative!! The recipes are one's that most folks will be peeling' to make. The kiddies are going to be laughing out loud at the antics of the bananas!!!
December 7, 2019
Yummy!
Yummy banana recipes and a very cute story to go along with it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Yummy banana recipes and a very cute story to go along with it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
February 11, 2020
EAT MY PEEL!
August 23, 2024
Fun cooking for kids
A cookbook designed to appeal to kids. There are seven banana based recipes for them to try. It is cooking with a fun vibe.
A cookbook designed to appeal to kids. There are seven banana based recipes for them to try. It is cooking with a fun vibe.
September 29, 2011
What a great concept for a story for children that includes an interactive cookbook. The idea is refreshing, fun and creative. The writing flawlessly goes from page to page from the start to the end. I really enjoy the descriptions of the bananas and their different uses in our kitchens. I believe this book will get kids to open their imaginations and see the many possibilities that fruits can have, not only to feed us, but also to entertain us. The story will surface every time they eat a banana for days to come and will become a great conversation piece for friends and family.
The story starts when bananas are cut from their mother tree. The tree parents are so proud of them. From there, it talks about their worthy goal of being sold at the store to become useful and delicious in somebody’s stomach. It also goes into details of many things that happen to bananas when they are not consumed in a timely manner. In between this fun dissertation about the bananas, you will find different recipes for the kids to try at home. They look like scrumptious and mouth-watering creations. While the readers are reading the book, the characters, in this case fruits, are having their own conversations in a setting that reads like a comic book.
The language used in this book is child friendly and the situations are age appropriate. The drawings and color throughout the books is vivid and fun. This book will delight children from 1st – 4th grades, their teachers, and parents.
The story starts when bananas are cut from their mother tree. The tree parents are so proud of them. From there, it talks about their worthy goal of being sold at the store to become useful and delicious in somebody’s stomach. It also goes into details of many things that happen to bananas when they are not consumed in a timely manner. In between this fun dissertation about the bananas, you will find different recipes for the kids to try at home. They look like scrumptious and mouth-watering creations. While the readers are reading the book, the characters, in this case fruits, are having their own conversations in a setting that reads like a comic book.
The language used in this book is child friendly and the situations are age appropriate. The drawings and color throughout the books is vivid and fun. This book will delight children from 1st – 4th grades, their teachers, and parents.
October 12, 2020
Funny Bananas Apply Here!
This is a great storybook/cookbook because it is so very funny. The illustrations are hilarious. I highly recommend this wonderful book. There is a website for free books.
When bananas are young they are green and firm. When we bring them home, they are starting to turn yellow. Suddenly they're a bad influence on other fruit- hanging out in pear lots on corners or in dimly lit lunch boxes. They start to smell and attract the wrong crowd. Who is the wrong crowd? What else do they do as they will?
This is a great storybook/cookbook because it is so very funny. The illustrations are hilarious. I highly recommend this wonderful book. There is a website for free books.
When bananas are young they are green and firm. When we bring them home, they are starting to turn yellow. Suddenly they're a bad influence on other fruit- hanging out in pear lots on corners or in dimly lit lunch boxes. They start to smell and attract the wrong crowd. Who is the wrong crowd? What else do they do as they will?
October 8, 2015
I can't keep this book on our elementary school library shelves, the kids LOVE it!! It's is a VERY creative twist on an "old" idea! There are even recipes in it that I need to try. Yummy in many ways. Good job, Mr. Beckstrand!
January 18, 2012
Text made me smile-recipes made my tummy rumble!
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