Banana Express

A$28 · Offered by Harry Hartog Rare Books

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. 'Jung creates invitingly simple black-and-white line drawings with yellow highlights to complement his easy, step-by-step narrative ... Jung warmly reminds readers - factory assemblers and engineers, fishermen and suppliers, drivers and deliver

• Binding: Hardcover

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