Anica Mrose RissiAnna, Banana, and the Monkey in the Middle (2)

I read this book with my 7 year old daughter and her Junior Book Club. It is such a great lesson for young girls to learn.

My daughter loves these books. They keep her interest and have been good for her transition into chapter books.

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Oh my. Here we go...imagine this: a children’s story in which the main characters have a conflict and they (are you ready?) work. it. out. themselves. Wow. The characters are all quite likable and quite diverse. Write this title down on your Buy List.

Like it very much...

I love this series! This one especially, is a chapter book with a ton of depth, yet so relatable! I’m a lot like Anna so this story about managing the transition from one best friend to two is spot on!

Having two best friends is great -- mostly. There's always someone to play with, someone to sit next to on the bus, and someone to share lunch with. Unfortunately, Anna discovers that it's tough when two very different someones are fighting over her -- and nothing brings out the competition for Anna's attention like a class field trip to the zoo.With its honest yet humorous look at the complicated natures of friendship and jealousy, this early chapter book feels very relevant to the lives of many elementary-schoolers. The characters are sympathetic and the resolution is hopeful without being too pat. All in all a great second installment in the series.

Had to get this second one after my 5-year old son loved the first book in the series. This one is full of friendship drama that my son was really drawn to