Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day

★ "Reminiscent of Junie B. Jones. Well-meaning Brianna's smart narration relates her struggles coping with family upheaval, bullying, and frequent communication snafus and misunderstandings with adults as well as her yearning for a best friend. Grayscale illustrations by Ogawa evoke Raina Telgemeier vibes and bring funny scenes of this charming read by Button to vivid life."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

I'm Brianna Ross. And what I love is:

1. Kicking leaves.
2. Digging soft sand.
3. Helping others.

What I don't love is:

1. Having zero friends in my class.
2. Getting in trouble every single day.
3. Being called Brianna Banana.

Nine-year-old Brianna struggles to fit in. She can be impulsive and distracted, and sometimes she loses her temper, but she's also thoughtful and brave and ready to be a friend. Brianna thinks that being chosen for classroom helper duty will make the other kids like her. When new girl Rumi is named Helper of the Day instead, Brianna is disappointed. But could a new friend be just around the corner?

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 02/11/2025
ISBN: 9781459840010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 7.63h x 5.25w x 0.25d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/28/2024
School Library Journal 12/01/2024 pg. 117