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Four Funny Potatoes!
Welcome to the Funny Potato Show... except Benny isn't really a potato, he's a banana! And the grouchy String Bean Director wants Benny to stop complaining and play his part like a professional.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
26 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2018
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January 7, 2019
Amazing read for kids filled with fun and valuable lessons, but not pleased with the ending.
June 19, 2019
Four Funny Potatoes by Len Foley is an offbeat and whimsical illustrated children's book, wherein Benny the banana is mistakenly cast as a potato in this fanciful all food musical about the silly shenanigans happening during the night. While in a rehearsal, Benny must explain that he is not a potato for several reasons. He is neither a potato nor a yellow squash and ultimately he is recognized as a banana before a rather macabre twist ending.
Foley uses an easy to understand and lyrical writing style in this silly tale of individuality and uniqueness. This funny and short book with minimal text is meant to be read to and by children under age seven. Although not overly action-packed, it is filled with likable and quirky characters. Each cartoony anthropomorphic personality will bring amusement to young readers. Foley is a Mom's Choice Award recipient for his children's book, Sigfried's Smelly Socks. Four Funny Potatoes is his second illustrated children's book and he has a third book on its way in 2019.
I enjoyed reading this colorful illustrated children's book, with its exaggerated characters. I rate Four Funny Potatoes by Len Foley 4 out of 5 stars. There were no glaring editorial mistakes, therefore I believe it is well edited. I think young readers will enjoy reading it while learning of the individual uniqueness of shape, color, and mind found in us all. I hope the young reader in your family will enjoy this book as much as I did.
June 18, 2019
Comical, amusing, and innovative are the adjectives I would use for Len Foley's Four Funny Potatoes.
The book essentially has three potatoes that sleep during the day but party at night and a banana that is frustrated on being called a potato. The pages are peppered with witty lines and remarks between all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
Embellished with colorful pictures and words, the pages are not only fascinating to look at but also make for an engaging read for kids and adults alike. The portrayal of uniqueness, individuality, and teamwork through easy and fun-to-read lines is definitely one aspect that makes this children's book so special. Understanding these subtle messages may require the help of an adult and can also be fruitful in initiating a purposeful dialogue with kids.
Some words are highlighted with their picture illustrated alongside them; this will help in recognition of those words and their meaning. The lines are rhyming in nature and can be read as a song too. Hence, the book is a must read for young kids who are learning to read and write or recognise words through pictures.
I strongly recommend buying this book to parents of young kids and preschoolers. They can consider it as an opportunity to engage with their kids and cherish the act of reading along with them.
The book essentially has three potatoes that sleep during the day but party at night and a banana that is frustrated on being called a potato. The pages are peppered with witty lines and remarks between all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
Embellished with colorful pictures and words, the pages are not only fascinating to look at but also make for an engaging read for kids and adults alike. The portrayal of uniqueness, individuality, and teamwork through easy and fun-to-read lines is definitely one aspect that makes this children's book so special. Understanding these subtle messages may require the help of an adult and can also be fruitful in initiating a purposeful dialogue with kids.
Some words are highlighted with their picture illustrated alongside them; this will help in recognition of those words and their meaning. The lines are rhyming in nature and can be read as a song too. Hence, the book is a must read for young kids who are learning to read and write or recognise words through pictures.
I strongly recommend buying this book to parents of young kids and preschoolers. They can consider it as an opportunity to engage with their kids and cherish the act of reading along with them.
June 27, 2019
his simple rhyming book will teach children how to identify fruits and vegetables. The protagonists are three funny potatoes, the fourth is a banana. Every night the denizens of the kitchen put on a show. Each performs an act. The grand finale consists of the potatoes singing their funny song. But Benny the banana protests he is not a potato. He insists that he is one of a kind. Eventually, all the members of the kitchen show realize they are all unique but can work best as a team.
The simple text and bright, appealing illustrations who perform silly antics are a perfect way to teach young children to identify kitchen foods. While I highly recommend the book for preschoolers and young children, the ending is a strange choice for that target audience.
The simple text and bright, appealing illustrations who perform silly antics are a perfect way to teach young children to identify kitchen foods. While I highly recommend the book for preschoolers and young children, the ending is a strange choice for that target audience.
April 20, 2020
both of these reads are so fun, i would say if i had to pick on i did love more ... Sigfried is a bit higher for me personally??! that is so tough to pick, because you will love these so so much. i am going to read his toilet read next. LOL!! i did read "Four Funny Potatoes!" and "Sigfried's Smelly Socks!" from Len Foley, thanks for the laughs. so fun! if you are wanting a book with amazing art work, laughs and silliness. please read these.
February 25, 2021
Super funny!
This book was really funny! I love how the illustrations ways and how the words were and how there was a banana who was called a potato. My favorite part of the bike would have to be after the potato, I mean after the banana was eaten and on his stone inside and be loud potato and then the next page showed him in heaven saying I am not a potato I’m a banana! That part was super funny . My kids laugh so much while I read this book. Keep them coming
This book was really funny! I love how the illustrations ways and how the words were and how there was a banana who was called a potato. My favorite part of the bike would have to be after the potato, I mean after the banana was eaten and on his stone inside and be loud potato and then the next page showed him in heaven saying I am not a potato I’m a banana! That part was super funny . My kids laugh so much while I read this book. Keep them coming
June 20, 2019
Very cute book for kids
Just a cute children's book. Kind or reminds me of the movie Sausage Party with the images & text, but of course waaayy toned down to be appropriate for children. :)
I received this e-book free from www.onlinebookclub.com for my honest review, and these are my honest thoughts and feelings on this particular book.
Just a cute children's book. Kind or reminds me of the movie Sausage Party with the images & text, but of course waaayy toned down to be appropriate for children. :)
I received this e-book free from www.onlinebookclub.com for my honest review, and these are my honest thoughts and feelings on this particular book.
January 23, 2019
A great book to have on your shelves for children. It was filled with humor, color, fun illustrations and happy rhymes. It can teach a few things as well.
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April 18, 2019
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June 19, 2019
Good book to read. & share with kids
This is a good book to read & share with kids because it has lots of picture to share with small kids to help them understand better. Four very funny potatoes & a banana learn how to get along although they’re different.
This is a good book to read & share with kids because it has lots of picture to share with small kids to help them understand better. Four very funny potatoes & a banana learn how to get along although they’re different.
January 15, 2019
Super cute
This book is really cute! My 3 year old son loved it and thought it was really funny! Would recommend.
This book is really cute! My 3 year old son loved it and thought it was really funny! Would recommend.
March 29, 2019
Funny for little kids
Great read aloud book for little ones! Two year old liked it, he also loves to eat bananas and pointed out the banana on every page.
Great read aloud book for little ones! Two year old liked it, he also loves to eat bananas and pointed out the banana on every page.
June 18, 2019
Excellent read
I loved this kids book. It was cute and original. It helps kids with rhyming and recognizing different vegetables and fruits. It also teaches a pretty catchy song :)
I loved this kids book. It was cute and original. It helps kids with rhyming and recognizing different vegetables and fruits. It also teaches a pretty catchy song :)
June 18, 2019
Potatoes and Bananas
Kids love imagining the inanimate come alive. Poor banana is thought to be a potato....silly enough for kids to laugh.....catchy with rhymes and fun!
Kids love imagining the inanimate come alive. Poor banana is thought to be a potato....silly enough for kids to laugh.....catchy with rhymes and fun!
June 18, 2019
Age appropriate
Kind of fun to read. Cute art. Enjoyable.
Cool . Awesome. The 7 year old comments.
Getting used to e books.
Kind of fun to read. Cute art. Enjoyable.
Cool . Awesome. The 7 year old comments.
Getting used to e books.
June 19, 2019
Cute kids book
This is a cute kids book. I’d recommend it for kids up to age 5. The bright colors and rhymes make it fun for everyone.
This is a cute kids book. I’d recommend it for kids up to age 5. The bright colors and rhymes make it fun for everyone.
June 19, 2019
Funny quick read
7 year old approved! She liked it and we giggled. I liked the use of photography and drawing together. It was something I hadn’t seen before.
7 year old approved! She liked it and we giggled. I liked the use of photography and drawing together. It was something I hadn’t seen before.
June 19, 2019
This delightfully silly picture book takes as long to read as you care to and considers recognizing and accepting differences.
June 19, 2019
Cute
This is a cutesy book for children. This has a message, though children wouldn’t be able to understand it, but it’s a good book.
This is a cutesy book for children. This has a message, though children wouldn’t be able to understand it, but it’s a good book.
July 12, 2019
I absolutely adored this book. Fully recommend for all parents to read to their children. Or have them read them to the parents!
September 23, 2019
Very funny!
We loved the rhyming words & silly talk. Super cute way to teach rhyming words! 😁 We enjoyed reading this book.
We loved the rhyming words & silly talk. Super cute way to teach rhyming words! 😁 We enjoyed reading this book.
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