Join Anna and her beloved wiener dog Banana for some entertaining adventures with the first four books in the illustrated Anna, Banana chapter book series—perfect for fans of Judy Moody, Clementine, and Ivy & Bean. The delightful chapter book series about a third-grader named Anna, who navigates the joys and challenges of elementary school friendships with her beloved wiener dog Banana by her side. This charming collection includes: Anna, Banana, and the Friendship Split Anna, Banana, and the Monkey in the Middle Anna, Banana, and the Big-Mouth Bet Anna, Banana, and the Puppy Parade Praise for Anna, Banana, and the Friendship Split: “There’s a surprising amount of tension as Anna struggles with her bafflement, narrated in an emotionally sensitive first-person voice. . . . A realistic story for sensitive kids.” ― Kirkus Reviews Fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Clementine, Hilary McKay’s Lulu, and Anna Branford’s Violet Mackerel will enjoy meeting Anna and her friends. ― School Library Journal "[T]he familiar trials of middle-grade friendship are likely to appeal to same-aged readers looking for a new chapter-book heroine." ― Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for Anna, Banana, and the Monkey in the Middle: "Readers should find this gentle conflict easy to relate to." ― Kirkus Reviews Two best friends means twice the fun! Anna is lucky to have two best friends. She, Sadie, and Isabel--and Anna's dog, Banana--do everything fun together. Whether it's a special birthday party or a wild trip to the zoo, a daring loose-toothed challenge, or entering Banana in the puppy parade, their adventures are filled with surprises...and sometimes double the trouble! Luckily, when mischief strikes, Anna can count on Banana and her friends to help her set things straight. "Fast-paced, fun, and funny." --Megan McDonald, bestselling author of Judy Moody "A perfect friendship story!" --Lauren Myracle, bestselling author of the Winnie Years series "Will appeal to fans of Clementine, Ivy and Bean, or dachshunds." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution Anica Mrose Rissi grew up on an island off the coast of Maine, where she read a lot of books and loved a lot of pets. She now tells and collects stories, makes up songs on her violin, and eats lots of cheese with her friends in Princeton, New Jersey, where she lives with her dog, Arugula. Find out more at anicarissi.com and follow @anicarissi on Twitter.