The Story
One quick tap, and bananas appear at your door the next morning like magic. Simple, right? Here's a peek inside that seemingly effortless convenience.
Award-winning author and illustrator Jung Jinho traces the incredible journey of one banana, from phone screen to front door. Bustling trucks, lively market vendors, and dedicated night-time workers are part of the surprising connections that bring the things we need right to us.
A captivating look at the many hands and countless stories behind 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.
Author: Jung Jinho
Publisher: Scribble Us
Published: 06/02/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781964992280
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/01/2026
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
About the Author
Park, Aerin: -
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.
Jinho, Jung: -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.
Description
One quick tap, and bananas appear at your door the next morning like magic. Simple, right? Here's a peek inside that seemingly effortless convenience.
Award-winning author and illustrator Jung Jinho traces the incredible journey of one banana, from phone screen to front door. Bustling trucks, lively market vendors, and dedicated night-time workers are part of the surprising connections that bring the things we need right to us.
A captivating look at the many hands and countless stories behind 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.
Author: Jung Jinho
Publisher: Scribble Us
Published: 06/02/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781964992280
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/01/2026
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
About the Author
Park, Aerin: -
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.
Jinho, Jung: -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.
