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Banana Express: The Big Journey Behind One Small Delivery

by Jung Jinho

A banana’s journey to the doorstep

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A banana’s journey to the doorstep

Jung Jinho uses a single banana delivery to open up the network behind an everyday convenience. The journey links a phone order with trucks, market vendors and workers on the night shift, bringing global supply chains into view through a familiar object. The book also raises questions about modern convenience and how everyday choices connect people across that network. Its focus on the many people involved makes delivery a way to explore how ordinary needs depend on wider systems and shared effort.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 curious about where everyday goods come from.
  • Young readers exploring supply chains, global connections and the people behind deliveries.
  • Adults seeking a starting point for conversations with children about convenience and consumer choices.

Themes

Global supply chainsModern convenienceInterdependenceEveryday work

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Book overview

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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