Annie Bananie

Annie Bananie is the narrator's best friend. They have wild times together, parading around dressed up as queens and tickling bumblebees. But Annie is moving away, and the narrator mourns her departure by reminding her of all the good times they've had together. This is a funny, yet sad story of a kind loss that many kids must face at a young age when they are just making friends for the first time. It is a best seller on the local bookmobile. It has about 200 words.

My mother purchased this book for me when I was four years old to help during the transition of moving, and leaving my best friend behind. Now that I am almost 17 it continues to be my favorite children's book. It pocesses the central idea of the innocence of a childhood friendships and how important friendships are in general. I feel this story also reveals a unique element of hope that exists inside everyone.

I read this book with my preschool class and it reminded me about how important my friends are to me. They laughed through the whole thing and appreciated it in a much different way than I did although I did laugh a lot too!

I heard about this book from Jamie Lee Curtis. I don't know her personally, but in an interview she said it was this book that inspired her to start writing. So I decided to check it out. AND IT IS WONDERFUL. A sweet tale of friendship, I've not only given it to children as a gift, but sent it to a college roomate for her 40th birthday. The text is original, touching and funny and the illustrations a perfect complement. I was/am such a fan that I have purchased several of Komaiko's other books as well.

An excellent book about a young girl, who is moving away, and her best friend, who is trying to deal with it. Author, Leah Komaiko, captures the saddness and fears that young children face when a good friend moves to another town. The illustrations also are spectacular. Laura Cornell briliantly helps tell the tale through her beautiful illustrations. A wonderful edition to any child's bookshelf.