Bound To Stay Bound

School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 2–4—With an emphasis on social emotional learning, this story featuring Briana Banana focuses on accepting unexpected changes. When Brianna goes to school expecting to be Helper of the Day, she is surprised to find a substitute teacher who doesn't know the routine. And that is just the beginning of Brianna's mishap-filled day of shenanigans, misunderstandings, consequences, and belly-breaths to calm down. 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. VERDICT Recommended for all collections where social emotional chapter books will find an audience. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.