"On our way home from the pool
one day, we pass a Banana store.
Dad cannot resist.
It's mysterious,
magical,
mesmerizing."
The little girl who narrates this story loves her dad very much. They make a perfect duo and love being together, especially at the pool. They dive and do handstands, and have a wonderful time. But one day, on their way home from the pool, they make a stop at a banana store.
Her dad buys a banana. It totally intrigues him. No matter where they go or what they do, the banana accompanies them. Too soon it draws all of her dad's attention. He is constantly in its company, and no longer has time for picnics, or bike riding, or bedtime stories with his daughter.
Being with him at the pool isn't fun anymore. He just floats on his banana all the time they are there. The banana drives a wedge between the two of them. The girl decides she is NOT going to take it anymore. What she does with the banana is quite a problem for her dad. He is both mad and sad.
Her solution to the problem is perfect, and one that will bring a smile to those who share it together. Hopefully, it will also spark conversation.
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