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Brianna Banana: Helper of the Day (Orca Echoes series)

Lana Button

Nine-year-old Brianna wants friends in her third-grade class, but her impulsive, distracted behavior and quick temper often frustrate other children. She believes becoming the classroom Helper of the Day will make her classmates like her. Instead, the honor goes to Rumi, a quiet new girl. Brianna feels envious, yet she also tries to help Rumi feel at ease among the other students.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.

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Themes
Belonging · Emotions · Empathy · Friendship · School
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Published
February 11, 2025
Pages
96
ISBN-13
9781459840010
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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