Bananas — Lauren Johnson

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: improve educational outcomes build content awareness support critical thinking 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.