Benny the Bananasaurus Rex (FNCR 2023) FNCR 2024 Adult Each story and the accompanying

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Benny the Bananasaurus Rex (FNCR 2023) FNCR 2024 Adult Each story and the accompanyingBy Inuk author Sarabeth Holden and illustrated by Emma Pederson. Benny loves bananas. He eats them morning, noon, and night. He even rides a bike with a yellow banana seat. In fact, Benny has a secret, he hopes one day he will turn into a banana! And if there is one thing Benny knows, its that with a little imagination anything is possible. Forest of Reading 2024 Blue Spruce Award Nominees, JK Grade 2, picture books