Why Are Bananas Yellow? 🍌

0:00Why Are Bananas Yellow?

LumiHave you ever wondered why a banana turns yellow instead of staying green?

BrikWatch closely, right here under the stars, and our whole banana answer begins.

BrikBrik points to a quiet grove, every banana bunch still deep green in the dark.

LumiNot one banana out there looks yellow yet, only quiet, sleeping green.

BrikEverything you see around you was made by God the Father out of love for us, and He asks us to call Him Father.

LumiGood morning, dear friends! We are Brik and Lumi, and today we got up very early to watch the sunrise together.

BrikLook, the stars are still shining, and in a few minutes the sun will come up just for us.

LumiOpen your eyes wide and come along, today something special is waiting.

BrikCan you say grove? Grove. A small group of fruit trees, growing close together.

LumiEvery green banana out there is hiding a secret color, tucked away for now.

BrikGod the Father loves every one of us, and He wants each of you to be with Him in Heaven one day.

LumiBy morning, we will watch the warm sun start to bring that color out.

BrikEven in the dark, one ripe banana glows a little paler than the rest.

LumiA dog! Can you say dog? Dog.

2:00What Happens in the Banana Grove at Night?

BrikThe whole grove rests quiet, close together, safe under the wide night sky.

LumiCurled up like this, Tom guards the sleepy trees and their green bunches.

BrikNot one leaf in the whole grove stops its soft, gentle rustle tonight.

BrikThe Lord Jesus was sent to us so that we could be truly happy.

LumiWatching quietly like this, Tom feels warm and safe beside his two best friends.

BrikThe whole grove waits patiently.

LumiCan you wait quietly too?

BrikNot one star stops twinkling.

LumiTom leans into Brik's side, warm and safe beneath the quiet trees.

BrikThe stars above the grove blink, calm and perfectly still tonight.

LumiA little cricket! Can you say cricket? A tiny bug that sings at night.

BrikIts small song rises and falls, soft and steady over the sleeping grove.

LumiMary is our Mother and the Queen of Heaven, and she always takes care of us.

BrikCan you say ripen? Ripen. To slowly turn sweet and ready to eat.

LumiEvery green banana out there will ripen a little more with each warm day.

BrikLet's build somewhere warm, right where we can rest before our long day begins.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiA cozy wooden hut, hung with soft lanterns from one wall to the other.

4:20Why Is Giggles Scared of the Night Storm?

BrikWe are calling it The Lantern-Lit Banana Grove Hut.

LumiInside, wide wooden shelves wait empty, ready for tomorrow's very first ripe fruit.

LumiBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

BrikBeam by beam, and lantern by lantern, rising warm against the dark.

LumiTom trots up to the new hut, sniffing the fresh, warm wood.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Lantern-Lit Banana Grove Hut is finished, glowing soft under the night sky.

BrikFrom here, every ripening bunch will stay warm, safe, and perfectly dry.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every green banana curled together in one sleepy bunch.

BrikHow many green bananas are curled in that one bunch tonight?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

LumiFour green bananas, curled together. One, two, three, four.

BrikFour little bananas, and every single one is hiding its own bright yellow.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small lantern, glowing softly right beside the new grove hut.

LumiWe are calling it The First Grove Lantern.

BrikIts warm little glow lights up the nearest bunch just enough to see.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe First Grove Lantern is ready, and three more will soon glow beside it.

BrikLook, out past the trees, a thick black cloud rolls in fast.

LumiThe whole sky darkens in a few quick seconds, and the wind picks up.

BrikA bright zigzag flashes across the whole dark sky, quick and silver-white.

LumiFor one whole second, the entire grove glows bright as daylight.

BrikDo not worry, Giggles, that flash is only bright light, quick and harmless.

LumiWe are right here together, safe and warm, and it is already rolling past.

BrikGiggles peeks out slowly, and the little hedgehog uncurls beside him, calm again.

LumiSomewhere in the wet grass, a frog croaks happily at every warm raindrop.

BrikCan you say thunder? Thunder. The deep, rolling sound after a flash of light.

LumiLight travels so fast, we see the flash long before the thunder ever arrives.

BrikThe rain patters gentle on every leaf, and the thick cloud rolls on by.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing already, calm and dark and full of stars again.

BrikGiggles hops up, giggling with relief, glad the whole sky is quiet once more.

BrikTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every bright star peeking back out after the clouds rolled by.

BrikHow many bright stars are peeking back out over the grove?

LumiHave a think, we will wait for you.

BrikBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive bright stars, peeking back out. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little stars, and every single one shines calm again over the quiet grove.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

9:20Why Is the Sky Turning Gold Over the Grove?

LumiOne tall, thin tower, built from smooth boards right beside the hut.

BrikWe are calling it The Night-Watch Grove Tower.

LumiClimb up, and the whole dark grove spreads out quiet beneath you.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Night-Watch Grove Tower stands tall, and Lumi waves gently from the top.

BrikWhat a curious, patient start to our very long day.

LumiIf you like what we built, show us a thumbs up!

BrikCan you say curious? Curious.

LumiLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikOne small bridge, leading toward the edge where the sun will soon rise.

LumiWe are calling it The Dawn-Grove Bridge.

BrikIts planks glow pale gold already, leading straight toward the morning light.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Dawn-Grove Bridge is ready, and Tom is already standing at the far end.

BrikLook, past the tower, the deep dark sky is starting to change.

LumiIt is turning from deep black to a soft, gentle shade of grey.

BrikThe stars are fading, one by one, like little candles going out slowly.

LumiWatch closely, the edge of the sky is starting to glow soft and warm.

BrikA thin golden line grows wider, along the far edge of the grove.

LumiOne by one, the green bunches begin to stir, ready for a new day.

11:40What Is the Great Ripening Banana Carousel?

BrikLook, the sun is climbing higher and the whole world is turning golden.

LumiThe whole grove is waking up in gold, right before our eyes.

BrikGood morning, sleepy grove! The sun is finally, wonderfully, all the way up.

LumiThe last cool shadow fades, and the whole grove glows bright golden warm.

BrikCan you say golden? Golden.

LumiNow, in the light of this brand new day, let's solve our whole banana mystery.

BrikWhy does a green banana slowly turn yellow while it waits in the sun?

LumiLet's watch one green banana closely, right here in the morning light.

BrikBrik holds one green banana up gently in the warm sunshine.

LumiIts green skin is a color called chlorophyll, and it hides yellow underneath.

BrikA rabbit! Can you say rabbit? Rabbit.

LumiHer name is George, and she hops closer, nibbling clover near the trees.

BrikGeorge twitches her ears, curious about the ripening bunches overhead.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne round flower bed, opening its petals in the very first warm light.

BrikWe are calling it The Morning Sunshine Flower Bed.

LumiIts petals open in rings of green and gold, just like a ripening banana.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Morning Sunshine Flower Bed is ready, glowing warm in the early light.

LumiCan you say chlorophyll? Chlorophyll. The green color that helps a leaf catch sunlight.

BrikAs a banana ripens, its green chlorophyll fades, and yellow shows through underneath.

LumiCan you say fiber? Fiber. A thin, healthy thread of a plant that helps digestion.

BrikThe morning grass is still a little damp, cool and soft beneath their feet.

LumiSomewhere close by, a bee hums low and busy among the sunshine flower bed.

BrikNot one banana in the whole grove ripens at quite the same speed as another.

LumiGeorge's nose twitches twice, then she settles down to watch the carousel turn.

BrikThe whole grove smells warm and sweet, like fruit basking in the morning sun.

LumiBrik taps the carousel gently, and it turns one more slow, steady notch.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

BrikBrik counted every ripening stage painted around the great banana carousel.

LumiHow many ripening stages are painted around the carousel?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

15:50Why Do Bananas Get Brown Freckles?

LumiSix ripening stages, counted carefully. One, two, three, four, five, six.

BrikSix little stages, from deep green all the way to bright, sunny yellow.

BrikLet's build somewhere big, right where the whole grove can see our giant answer.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiA giant, blocky carousel, turning slowly with a banana at every stage.

BrikWe are calling it The Great Ripening Banana Carousel.

LumiOne banana on the carousel is deep green, another is speckled gold and brown.

LumiSee how nicely it fits, one block sitting neatly on another.

BrikBlock by block, and stage by stage, rising bright with the morning sun.

LumiCan you say sugar? Sugar. The sweet taste that grows stronger as fruit ripens.

BrikGeorge hops right underneath the great carousel, watching it turn slow and steady.

LumiInside every ripening banana, its starch quietly turns into sweet, ready sugar.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Great Ripening Banana Carousel is finished, and George settles down to watch.

BrikSo the yellow was never really new at all, was it?

LumiIt was hiding underneath the green the whole entire time, waiting for the sun.

BrikCan you say freckle? Freckle. A tiny brown speck that appears on ripening fruit.

LumiThe more brown freckles a banana grows, the sweeter its inside becomes.

BrikBrik claps his hands, delighted at how the hidden yellow finally shows through.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every already-yellow banana ripe on one whole bunch.

BrikHow many yellow bananas are ripe on that one bunch?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikThree yellow bananas, ripe and ready. One, two, three.

LumiThree sweet bananas, and every single one turned yellow in its own good time.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikFour little steps, each one painted a little more yellow than the last.

LumiWe are calling it The Four Ripening-Counting Steps.

BrikStep up slowly, watching each step turn from green to golden yellow.

LumiWe are not in a hurry, because things made carefully last the longest.

LumiOne green step, two steps, three steps, then four, bright yellow at the top.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Four Ripening-Counting Steps are finished, and George hops up every one.

LumiA macaw! Can you say macaw? Macaw.

BrikHer name is Coco, and she lands on a branch, bright as the ripest fruit.

LumiCoco's feathers shine every color a ripening banana passes through on its way.

LumiOh, Giggles, painting a banana yellow is not the same as ripening one.

BrikHe grins, wipes off the sticky mess, and happily waits for the sun instead.

LumiThe grove settles back into its warm, sunny calm.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne small feeder, filled with soft fruit bits, right beside the carousel.

BrikWe are calling it The Morning Fruit Feeder.

LumiPeck, peck, peck — every little bird loves ripe fruit in the morning sun.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Morning Fruit Feeder is ready, and Coco is the very first to visit.

LumiCan you say signal? Signal. A quiet message that tells something to happen.

BrikA ripe banana sends an invisible signal that helps its whole bunch ripen faster.

LumiTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every tiny brown freckle on the very ripest banana of all.

BrikHow many brown freckles are on the ripest banana?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive brown freckles, counted gently. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little freckles, and that banana is the sweetest one in the whole bunch.

BrikThe sun is climbing high above the grove now, warm on every leaf and bunch.

LumiThe sun is high above us, it is exactly noon, time for a little rest.

BrikLet us sit down for a moment and listen to how beautifully quiet it is around us.

LumiLet's rest a moment here in the warm midday sun, listening to the grove hum softly.

BrikLet's follow the warm midday sun, over to where a sweet fruit stand is waiting.

LumiPast the carousel, the ground opens into a small, sunny market square.

23:20What Is the Golden Sugar-Sweet Fruit Stand?

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LumiLook, past the stand, a whole patch of watermelons soaks up the midday sun.

BrikThis is the very best time to see how warm sunshine sweetens ripening fruit.

LumiCan you say patch? Patch. A small area of ground growing one kind of plant.

BrikA duck! Can you say duck? Duck.

LumiHer name is Bubu, and she waddles closer to a small pond near the stand.

BrikBubu quacks happily, curious about the sweet smell drifting from the fruit stand.

LumiLet's build somewhere bright, right where the whole grove can share our sweetest fruit.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikA wide, welcoming stand, piled high with the ripest, sweetest fruit of all.

LumiWe are calling it The Golden Sugar-Sweet Fruit Stand.

BrikEvery ripe banana here turned sweet and yellow after waiting in the warm sun.

LumiA little more and it will be ready, do you like it so far?

LumiBlock by block, and shelf by shelf, rising bright with the midday sun.

BrikCan you say harvest? Harvest. To gently gather ripe fruit that is ready to eat.

LumiBubu waddles right up to the stand, admiring every golden, speckled bunch.

BrikBeside the bananas, a whole watermelon rests, green outside and sweet, red inside.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Golden Sugar-Sweet Fruit Stand is finished, warm and glowing in the sun.

BrikCan you say sweeten? Sweeten. To slowly grow sweeter, the longer fruit ripens.

LumiBoth a banana and a watermelon sweeten quietly, patiently, in their own good time.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

BrikBrik counted every ripe piece of fruit displayed across the whole stand.

LumiHow many ripe fruits are displayed across the fruit stand?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

LumiSeven ripe fruits, displayed neatly. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

BrikSeven sweet fruits, and every single one ripened patiently in the warm sun.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small signpost, pointing one way to the carousel, one to the stand.

BrikWe are calling it The Carousel-Or-Stand Signpost.

LumiOne arrow points back to the ripening stages, the other to the sweet fruit.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Carousel-Or-Stand Signpost is ready, and Lumi reads it out loud, delighted.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne spinning pinwheel, right beside the stand, catching every warm midday breeze.

LumiWe are calling it The Grove Breeze Pinwheel.

BrikA cool breeze keeps the whole square comfortable, even under the strong sun.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Grove Breeze Pinwheel spins gently, and Bubu watches it turn round.

LumiOh, Giggles, bananas are much safer in a row than stacked in a wobbly tower.

BrikHe grins, relieved, and happily helps line up every banana nice and neat.

LumiThe square settles back into its warm, sunny calm.

BrikLook, way out past the square, a dark cloud is gathering, far away.

LumiQuick, let's build one small shed, right where our ripening fruit stays warm and dry.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikOne tiny shed, just warm enough for a few green bunches to ripen slowly.

LumiWe are calling it The Little Ripening Shed.

BrikIts little window lets us watch the green slowly turn warm and golden.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

29:40Why Do Watermelons Ripen Like Bananas?

LumiThe Little Ripening Shed is ready, tucked snug beside the fruit stand.

BrikThe sun is starting to lean low now, painting the whole square gold.

LumiLook, way out past the grove, that same dark cloud is rolling closer.

BrikThe whole sky darkens fast, and a bright zigzag flashes on the far horizon.

LumiLet's count together: light travels faster than sound, so we hear thunder after.

BrikAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

BrikCount with Brik: one, two, three, four, and then comes the low, rolling boom.

LumiHow many seconds passed between the flash and the thunder?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikFour whole seconds, counted steady. One, two, three, four.

LumiFour seconds means that far-off storm is still safely, quietly distant.

BrikThe watermelon patch drinks up the warm rain, happy for every drop.

LumiNot one single bunch minds getting a little wet; ripening fruit loves warm rain too.

LumiTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every bright macaw perched among the ripening banana bunches.

BrikHow many bright macaws are perched around the grove?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFour bright macaws, perched calmly. One, two, three, four.

LumiFour colorful friends, and every single one waits patiently for a ripe treat.

BrikListen, the far-off rumble is fading, softer and slower, one by one.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing fast, bright and freshly washed above the grove.

BrikLook up — a whole bright rainbow is arching over the stand, all on its own!

LumiBubu paddles a happy circle through the puddle right beside the stand.

BrikEvery dog, rabbit, and macaw nearby settles calm again in the warm sun.

BrikCan you say juicy? Juicy. Full of sweet, refreshing liquid, like ripe fruit.

LumiA single dragonfly skims low across the square, quick and shimmering blue-green.

BrikThe warm sweet smell drifts all the way to the edge of the whole grove.

LumiNot one banana at the stand ever ripened in quite the same number of days.

BrikSomewhere close by, the carousel's gears click once, steady and slow.

LumiBubu's feathers stay dry, even resting close beside the warm fruit stand.

BrikThe square feels warm, golden, and wonderfully busy with today's sweet harvest.

LumiCan you say seed? Seed. A tiny part inside fruit that could grow a new plant.

BrikWatermelon seeds rest dark and small, tucked safe inside its sweet red middle.

LumiLet's follow the low, golden sun back toward the carousel and the whole grove.

LumiBack near the carousel, the whole sky is turning a deep, glowing orange and pink.

BrikLook, the sunset sky glows the same warm gold as our ripest bananas.

LumiCan you say sunset? Sunset. That is when the sun goes down low in the sky.

BrikCan you say dusk? Dusk. That is the soft, quiet time just before full dark.

BrikAs the great sun sinks low, the whole grove gathers for one last harvest.

LumiLet's watch the sky turn deeper.

BrikIts glow fades slow and gentle.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small pyramid, stacked from tiny blocks in every ripening banana color.

BrikWe are calling it The Banana-Yellow Color Pyramid.

BrikEvery little block glows its own warm hue, stacked five rows high.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Banana-Yellow Color Pyramid is ready, and it glows soft in the fading light.

LumiOh, Giggles, even the sweetest bunch is nicer shared than eaten all alone.

BrikHe swallows gratefully, delighted to share the rest with George and Coco.

LumiThe grove settles back into its warm, glowing calm.

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LumiCan you say share? Share. To give some of what you have to a friend.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small wooden bench, facing straight toward the whole glowing carousel.

LumiWe are calling it The Grove-Watching Bench.

BrikSit here quietly, and watch every bunch glow softly against the dark sky.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Grove-Watching Bench is ready, and Lumi is already curled up, watching.

BrikBrik pats the little bench gently, proud of the whole long, golden day.

LumiCan you say proud? Proud. We built and learned so much today.

BrikCan you say celebrate? Celebrate. To share a happy moment together with friends.

LumiNot one single freckle on tonight's ripest banana matches another one's pattern.

BrikTom naps curled up near the fire, warm after his whole long watch.

LumiThe whole grove feels sweet, golden, and wonderfully ready for sleep.

BrikCan you say harvest moon? Harvest moon. The bright, round moon after a good harvest.

LumiLuna's whiskers catch the very last warm light before the sky turns dark.

BrikBrik counts the lanterns one more time, just for the simple joy of it.

38:20How Does the Whole Grove Share the Harvest?

LumiLumi hums a happy little tune, watching the whole grove glow together.

BrikEvery ripe banana tonight remembers the very same warm sun that ripened it.

BrikHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

BrikThree ripe bananas were picked before supper, then four more after.

LumiHow many ripe bananas did we pick altogether today?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

LumiThree and four makes seven. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

BrikCan you say altogether? Altogether.

LumiSeven ripe bananas, and every single one turned yellow in its own good time.

BrikLet's build one last place, right where the whole grove can celebrate together.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiA wide, welcoming camp, ringed with lanterns from one side to the other.

BrikWe are calling it The Ripe Harvest Campfire.

LumiOne by one, its lanterns glow, each one warmer than the last.

BrikBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

BrikPost by post, and lantern by lantern, filling up with today's last golden light.

LumiThe campfire glows the same warm orange as the whole sunset sky above it.

BrikA cat! Can you say cat? Cat.

LumiHer name is Luna, and she curls up close to a warm, ripening bunch.

BrikEvery friend gathers close, sharing the sweetest bananas of the whole harvest.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Ripe Harvest Campfire is finished, glowing warm under the very first stars.

BrikLook, it is dark again now, just like it was at the start of our day.

LumiBut this time, we know exactly why a green banana turns bright yellow.

BrikGreen chlorophyll quietly fades, and the yellow hiding underneath shows through.

LumiWarm sunshine, patient waiting, and starch slowly turning into sweet, ready sugar.

BrikListen to the grove grow quiet.

LumiCan you say cozy? Cozy.

BrikCozy just means warm, soft, and safe, exactly like our whole harvest tonight.

LumiNot one single banana tonight ever turned yellow without its own patient time.

BrikA single lantern still glows in the same hut window, steady every night.

LumiSomewhere close by, a cricket starts up its same, steady song once more.

BrikTom's ears twitch softly in the very last warm light before dark settles.

LumiThe whole grove smells of ripe fruit and cool, settling harvest air.

BrikNot one lantern around the whole camp glows in quite the same gold.

LumiA single star returns to the same corner of the sky, night after night.

42:40Why Are Bananas Really Yellow? The Whole Answer

BrikGeorge naps curled up beside the pyramid, warm in its colorful glow.

LumiCoco settles onto a low branch, feathers glowing soft in the firelight.

BrikThe night feels calm, complete, and wonderfully, warmly sweet.

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LumiThe stars are twinkling again, and our long, beautiful day is slowly coming to an end.

BrikWe built so much today, and we learned even more.

LumiThank you for being with us, it was much nicer together.

BrikSo remember, green fades, yellow shows through, and every ripe fruit is sweeter shared together.

LumiThe carousel glows soft and warm one last time, calm under the bright stars.

LumiGiggles waves from far away before he disappears for the night, and the little bells on his cap ring softly.

BrikBye bye! Sleep sweetly, our dear friends.