Don Likes Bananas

Jul 15, 2026

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This document, titled "Don Likes Bananas," is an English Primer designed for young learners, likely as part of a PNG-Decodables program. It features a simple narrative about a man named Ben and his dog, Don. Ben is described as a big, fat man who likes bananas and coconuts. His dog, Don, a big, dirty dog, also likes these fruits. However, the story highlights a problem: both bananas and coconuts make Don sick. The text is divided into two parts, each reiterating Ben's affection for the fruits and Don's dietary issues with them. The document concludes with a series of questions intended to test comprehension and encourage critical thinking about the story. These questions probe character descriptions (Ben's size), potential reasons for his physique, Don's preferences, the consequences of his eating habits, ethical considerations about Ben's actions, suggestions for better food choices for Don, and phonics (words with the /b/ sound), as well as personal reflection on food dislikes. The accompanying illustrations depict Ben picking bananas for Don, Don sleeping near coconuts, and Ben enjoying a banana and coconut.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time25 min

Don Likes Bananas

Questions about the story

FAQs

Who are the main characters in the story?

The main characters are Ben, a big fat man, and his big fat dog, Don.

What do Ben and Don like to eat?

Ben likes bananas and coconuts. Don the dog also likes bananas and coconuts.

What happens when Don eats bananas or coconuts?

Both bananas and coconuts make Don sick.

Jul 15, 2026

Upload by Miles