Brianna Banana has the best secret in the history of Grade 3: she knows she is Helper of the Day!
But when Miss Dee, a new substitute teacher, takes over her class and doesn’t know anything about Helper of the Day, all Brianna's hopes are dashed. Soon she's in trouble for yelling and the principal is giving her another lecture. But when a fire drill is called and Brianna uses her fire drill experience to make sure both Miss Dee and her classmate Rumi make it safely outside, Brianna learns that there is more than one way to be the Helper of the Day!
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
★ “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 for Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day
“It’s a testament to Button’s skills that despite Brianna’s repeated poor choices, she’s engaging and sympathetic—the kind of kid you root for. Big feelings and deep breaths abound in this deft portrayal of an unlikely hero.”
“Focuses on accepting unexpected changes. This series does an admirable job of presenting one day in the life of an irrepressible, possibly neurodiverse kid who just wants everyone to understand what she meant! Brianna is a great character that kids will be both entertained and comforted by—particularly those kids who might see themselves in Brianna. Recommended for all collections where social emotional chapter books will find an audience.”