Once Upon a Banana by Jennifer Armstrong, illustrated by David Small

The story in this mostly wordless book begins right on the cover, moves to the end papers and title page, and picks up speed with the first "real" page. A street performer chases his escaped monkey, who steals a banana and throws down a banana peel, which is stepped on by a motorcycling grump, who knocks over a ladder on which a painter is standing...and so on.There are several hilarious story lines that readers can follow.The events flow in incremental fashion, culminating in a funny but unexpected way. The street signs, which bear the only text, rhyme with each other. The book really has to be seen to be appreciated. I'd call it one for all ages. The curriculum connection could be visual literacy. It's lots of fun.