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Banana Express: the big journey behind one small delivery

$27.99

Author: Jung Jinho
Translator: Aerin Park

AUS$27.99 | US$19.99

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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.

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Ages 4–9 | | 40pp | 2 Pantones | Hardback

Australian Edition | AUD$27.99
Pub: 2 June 2026 | ISBN: 9781761382031 | 280mm H × 215mm W

North American Edition | US$19.99
Pub: 2 June 2026 | ISBN: 9781964992280 | 8.5 in W x 11 in H

Rights Held: World English

Author: Jung Jinho
Translator: Aerin Park

AUS$27.99 | US$19.99

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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.

—

Ages 4–9 | | 40pp | 2 Pantones | Hardback

Australian Edition | AUD$27.99
Pub: 2 June 2026 | ISBN: 9781761382031 | 280mm H × 215mm W

North American Edition | US$19.99
Pub: 2 June 2026 | ISBN: 9781964992280 | 8.5 in W x 11 in H

Rights Held: World English

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.

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.


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