Second Banana

(Hardback)

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Description

The kids in Mrs. Millets class are putting on their annual nutrition pageant. Every kid plays a food. Every kid gets a line. It is a big deal. But this year, there arent quite enough parts for everybody. So the class is cast: Fish, Cheese, Broccoli, Blueberry, Banana, and . . . Second Banana. Second Banana feels rotten. She wants to be the ONLY banana!
In this deliciously original school story, Blair Thornburgh and Kate Berube recognize the dreadful disappointment that a casting list can causeas well as the power of friendship, creative thinking, and a good attitude to turn a rotten situation into one thats quite appeeling. Showtime!

Reviews

The setup gives Thornburgh endless pun possibilities , and the rest of Berubes costumes. . .delight, too. A funny, gentle nudge in the direction of being a better banana. * Publishers Weekly *
Thornburghs school story about making the best of a less-than-optimal situation and showing kindness and empathy for a new friend will ap-peel (sorry) to young readers and listeners, who will easily identify. * Kirkus Reviews *
Punning aside (its an a-peeling part, reports the father), this picture book ticks so many boxes in the realm of social-emotional learning that it will be useful across curricula. * School Library Journal *
An appealing picture book for reading aloud. * Booklist *

Author Bio

Blair Thornburgh is the author of several books for kids and teens. Her stage credits include Girl #3 and Grandma. A former kid herself, she now lives just outside her hometown of Philadelphia.
Kate Berube is a childrens book illustrator and writer and the creator of Tater Totter, a zine for children. She is the author-illustrator of Hannah and Sugar and Maes First Day of School, and lives in Portland, Oregon.