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Junie B. Jones Graphic Novel #2
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
Laugh out loud with the #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones—now starring in “a dynamic new graphic novel series that stays true to the curious, energetic Junie of years past” (School Library Journal, starred review).
“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.”—Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man
Junie B. is NOT happy about a new baby in the family—until her grandma tells her he’s the cutest little monkey ever. A monkey brother? Now that’s exciting!
Junie B. Jones is going to have a new baby at her house. Only that is not a very good surprise. Because babies smell like P.U. (Junie B. smelled one once). But good news! Grandma Miller tells Junie B. the new baby is a little monkey! Now Junie B.’s two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day!
With over seventy-five million books sold and more than thirty years as a beloved favorite, Junie B. is coming to graphic novels with fun, full-color adaptations that give kids even more ways to laugh—and read—with Junie B. Jones!
Look for Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly The Graphic Novel—available now!
“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.”—Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man
Junie B. is NOT happy about a new baby in the family—until her grandma tells her he’s the cutest little monkey ever. A monkey brother? Now that’s exciting!
Junie B. Jones is going to have a new baby at her house. Only that is not a very good surprise. Because babies smell like P.U. (Junie B. smelled one once). But good news! Grandma Miller tells Junie B. the new baby is a little monkey! Now Junie B.’s two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day!
With over seventy-five million books sold and more than thirty years as a beloved favorite, Junie B. is coming to graphic novels with fun, full-color adaptations that give kids even more ways to laugh—and read—with Junie B. Jones!
Look for Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly The Graphic Novel—available now!
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November 4, 2025
The next entry in the graphic novelized series of Park’s original series sees the jumpy Junie B. at first not so happy that she’s gonna have a new baby sibling until she thinks it’s a real little monkey. At school, her news gets her friends’ attention and uses it to her advantage before she learns the real truth.
Still as colorful, energetic, and funny as the first one and really sticks to being very sweet. Junie B. certainly is a little monkey herself. B+ (83%/Very Good)
Still as colorful, energetic, and funny as the first one and really sticks to being very sweet. Junie B. certainly is a little monkey herself. B+ (83%/Very Good)
July 3, 2025
This big Junie B. fan loved the first graphic novel adaptation in the series, so I was so excited when I got the second one from NetGalley, too! The second installment is just as colorful and whimsical as the first. I love how these are slightly modernized but totally true to the spirit of the originals. Junie B. Jones is second to none, and it is not monkey business to say the second graphic novel is marvelous. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
July 10, 2025
Thank you @NetGalley and @RHCBEducators for the ARC. My students love Junie B Jones and all the funny things she says and does. These new graphic novel version is wonderful. The illustrations captured so much of Junie B character and personality. A must for for younger beginning readers.
November 27, 2025
Junie B:
This series still holds up! It's been so long that I didn't remember her having a sibling.
This series still holds up! It's been so long that I didn't remember her having a sibling.
October 14, 2025
This book is cute, but the main character needs to learn what the corner is.
July 5, 2025
I love Junie B, but not a fan of this story / character in this format, gang. I also don’t feel that the style of the character (how they drew her) rang true to added much.
November 26, 2025
Kindergartener Junie B. Jones is less than enthusiastic when her parents inform her that they are expecting a new baby; she is certain the baby will be P.U. stinky and she is annoyed at her parents for spending so much time setting up the nursery and buying new baby stuff. When her mom goes to the hospital, Junie B. does love spending the night at her Grandpa Miller’s house (mostly because he plays silly games and lets her eat pie for dinner), and is extremely excited when Grandma Miller comes home in the morning declaring that her baby brother is “the cutest little monkey [she’s] ever seen!” Junie B. takes this information with her to school, sharing with her classmates at show and tell that the baby is an actual monkey. This sets off a recess-time bidding war between Junie B.’s two best friends, Lucille and Grace, each giving up prized possessions to win the privilege of being the first to see the monkey baby. When the situation escalates, Junie B. ends up in the principal’s office, where a phone call to Grandma Miller clears things up right away.
Colleen AF Venable (Katie the Catsitter) has done a terrific job faithfully adapting this beloved chapter book series into a comic format. Because the hallmark of all the original Junie B. books is her first-person narration, and her authentic - if at times too sassy - kindergarten voice, the graphic novel version uses a lot of text boxes for that purpose. This device is essential for conveying such classic ‘Junie B.-isms’ as “‘we’ll see’ is another word for no” and “Missy is my name when I’m in trouble.” Most readers will be able to empathize with Junie B.’s many worries as she contemplates what the new arrival will mean to her family dynamic, and tries to stay out of trouble at school while maintaining her still-new friendships with rich Lucille and “that Grace.” She also has to deal with classmates like meanie Jim, cutie Ricardo, and William, the boy she can “probably beat at arm-wrestling.” It is noteworthy that Junie B.’s language and behavior, for which the original series was often criticized, has not been toned down - she still calls things stupid and dumb and talks back to grownups - but William is not referred to as “Crybaby William.” The colorful, energetic illustrations convey Junie B.’s emotional range and the action of the story perfectly; teachers might appreciate the visual idiom lesson that takes place when Principal takes Junie B. back to class and explains just what Grandma meant when she called the baby a monkey. Junie B. and her family are white; Grace is Black and there is diversity depicted in the school community. Link to complete review: https://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2...
Colleen AF Venable (Katie the Catsitter) has done a terrific job faithfully adapting this beloved chapter book series into a comic format. Because the hallmark of all the original Junie B. books is her first-person narration, and her authentic - if at times too sassy - kindergarten voice, the graphic novel version uses a lot of text boxes for that purpose. This device is essential for conveying such classic ‘Junie B.-isms’ as “‘we’ll see’ is another word for no” and “Missy is my name when I’m in trouble.” Most readers will be able to empathize with Junie B.’s many worries as she contemplates what the new arrival will mean to her family dynamic, and tries to stay out of trouble at school while maintaining her still-new friendships with rich Lucille and “that Grace.” She also has to deal with classmates like meanie Jim, cutie Ricardo, and William, the boy she can “probably beat at arm-wrestling.” It is noteworthy that Junie B.’s language and behavior, for which the original series was often criticized, has not been toned down - she still calls things stupid and dumb and talks back to grownups - but William is not referred to as “Crybaby William.” The colorful, energetic illustrations convey Junie B.’s emotional range and the action of the story perfectly; teachers might appreciate the visual idiom lesson that takes place when Principal takes Junie B. back to class and explains just what Grandma meant when she called the baby a monkey. Junie B. and her family are white; Grace is Black and there is diversity depicted in the school community. Link to complete review: https://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2...
November 16, 2025
Right, so here's the thing about Junie B. Jones , she tells it exactly like it is, and bless her cotton socks for that. When Barbara Park plonked a baby brother situation into Junie B.'s world in Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, she gave us one of those deliciously chaotic stories that perfectly captures how kids actually feel about new siblings. Now, this graphic novel adaptation brings all that mayhem to life with pictures that are just as wonderfully chaotic as Junie B. herself.
Our girl Junie B. is decidedly NOT thrilled about this impending arrival. Babies, she informs us with absolute authority, smell like "P.U." She knows this because she smelled one once, and that's scientific evidence enough for her, thank you very much. I mean, can we blame her? She's quite content with her life as it is—Room Nine at kindergarten, her bestest friends Lucille and that Grace, and no smelly competition for Mum and Dad's attention.
But then Grandma Miller drops this absolute corker of a misunderstanding into the mix, calling the new baby "the cutest little monkey." Well! That changes everything, doesn't it? Suddenly Junie B. is convinced she's getting an actual monkey for a brother, and honestly, wouldn't that be brilliant? The illustrations here are an absolute treat watching Junie B.'s expressions transform from disgust to wild-eyed excitement is comedy gold. Her imagination runs absolutely riot across these pages.
Suddenly she's telling everyone about her exotic new sibling. Lucille and Grace are so desperate for a peek at this supposed monkey that they're literally giving Junie B. all their worldly possessions. And the pièce de résistance? Junie B. reckons she can take him to school for Pet Day. The graphic novel format makes these moments even funnier you can see the mounting chaos in every panel.
Reluctant readers who might have struggled with the original chapter books will absolutely devour this version as this is perfect for ages 5-10 years old.
For kids aged five to ten, this graphic novel does something rather lovely it validates those messy feelings about family changes while wrapping them in enough humour and bright, engaging artwork to make the medicine go down. By the end, Junie B. might not have her monkey, but she's sorted out her feelings about the real baby in a way that feels earned rather than forced.
This adaptation proves you can teach an old Junie B. new tricks , she's chaotic, she's honest, and in graphic novel form, she's absolutely unforgettable.
Our girl Junie B. is decidedly NOT thrilled about this impending arrival. Babies, she informs us with absolute authority, smell like "P.U." She knows this because she smelled one once, and that's scientific evidence enough for her, thank you very much. I mean, can we blame her? She's quite content with her life as it is—Room Nine at kindergarten, her bestest friends Lucille and that Grace, and no smelly competition for Mum and Dad's attention.
But then Grandma Miller drops this absolute corker of a misunderstanding into the mix, calling the new baby "the cutest little monkey." Well! That changes everything, doesn't it? Suddenly Junie B. is convinced she's getting an actual monkey for a brother, and honestly, wouldn't that be brilliant? The illustrations here are an absolute treat watching Junie B.'s expressions transform from disgust to wild-eyed excitement is comedy gold. Her imagination runs absolutely riot across these pages.
Suddenly she's telling everyone about her exotic new sibling. Lucille and Grace are so desperate for a peek at this supposed monkey that they're literally giving Junie B. all their worldly possessions. And the pièce de résistance? Junie B. reckons she can take him to school for Pet Day. The graphic novel format makes these moments even funnier you can see the mounting chaos in every panel.
Reluctant readers who might have struggled with the original chapter books will absolutely devour this version as this is perfect for ages 5-10 years old.
For kids aged five to ten, this graphic novel does something rather lovely it validates those messy feelings about family changes while wrapping them in enough humour and bright, engaging artwork to make the medicine go down. By the end, Junie B. might not have her monkey, but she's sorted out her feelings about the real baby in a way that feels earned rather than forced.
This adaptation proves you can teach an old Junie B. new tricks , she's chaotic, she's honest, and in graphic novel form, she's absolutely unforgettable.
August 22, 2025
This book series does not need graphic novel adaptations. I don’t like these graphic novel adaptations because there’s something missing in the translation. In the books, Junie B is precocious, she learns lessons from her mistakes, people like her and want to be around her. But in the graphic novels, she’s a bratty kid. Without the extra words to give the read insight into Junie’s thoughts and the way she’s perceiving stuff, she doesn’t come off as a nice kid. The reader only sees one side of her. The graphic novel writers have done what they can and the artist has done a fine job, but the graphic novels just do not have the heart of the original book. Especially since the original book is an early chapter’s book. It’s short and this graphic novel takes up almost as many pages if not more than the traditional book does, and it’s worse for the story. If you like Junie B or you want your kids to like Junie B, read the original books.
August 5, 2025
(Thank you to NetGalley for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review.)
Overall, this is a solidly average attempt at a graphic adaptation of a kids book. The issue is that it doesn't really stand out or stick in my head. Unlike the books it's based on, it's not hardly memorable at all. The attitude of Junie B. is just not there. The irritation she spurns from her peers and teachers is nonexistent, and that's a shame. Where's the sass? Where's Junie B. driving adults crazy to the point that they all have to take aspirin? As a result, it's just not as enjoyable or funny as the novels. If it was a straight, unchanged adaptation, I might have liked it more. I still like and recommend the original books, even as an adult. But it is different in very strange ways. Maybe kids will find this more likable, but for my money, I'd rather read and recommend the original books.
Overall, this is a solidly average attempt at a graphic adaptation of a kids book. The issue is that it doesn't really stand out or stick in my head. Unlike the books it's based on, it's not hardly memorable at all. The attitude of Junie B. is just not there. The irritation she spurns from her peers and teachers is nonexistent, and that's a shame. Where's the sass? Where's Junie B. driving adults crazy to the point that they all have to take aspirin? As a result, it's just not as enjoyable or funny as the novels. If it was a straight, unchanged adaptation, I might have liked it more. I still like and recommend the original books, even as an adult. But it is different in very strange ways. Maybe kids will find this more likable, but for my money, I'd rather read and recommend the original books.
September 21, 2025
In this, the second graphic adaptation of the popular children's series, Kindergartener Junie B. Jones is excited about a new addition to her family, especially when her grandmother calls him "the cutest little monkey." Junie B., decides to capitalize on this unusualness, sharing about her brother at Show-and-Tell and setting off a bidding war between her two best friends, Grace and Lucille. But her teacher puts a stop to that once she sees Junie B. with three snack tickets. The humor in this misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the idiom and the protagonist's irrepressible personality are just as present in this adaption as in the original. Fans of the series will enjoy this one, and Barbara Park would approve of this depiction of the wide-eyed Junie B. Jones, who seems to attract trouble like flies to honey. Still, she always manages to come out on top.
September 27, 2025
It’s always a joy to see a childhood classic reimagined for a new generation, and this graphic novel adaptation of Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business does just that. The story, already brimming with Junie B’s signature humor and mischief, takes on new life through expressive, colorful illustrations that capture her larger-than-life personality. The graphic format makes the story feel fresh while staying true to the original charm of Barbara Park’s beloved series. For young readers—especially those just starting to discover Junie B.—this format offers an inviting entry point, balancing accessible text with dynamic visuals that practically leap off the page.
Emma’s Review (age 8): “It was really funny! I liked the part when you find out about the monkey the best.”
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children’s Book for the eARC in exchange for our honest, unbiased review
Emma’s Review (age 8): “It was really funny! I liked the part when you find out about the monkey the best.”
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children’s Book for the eARC in exchange for our honest, unbiased review
October 8, 2025
I really enjoyed reading Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business! The story was funny and full of personality, just like Junie B. herself. The graphic novel format makes it even more entertaining. The pictures are colorful, lively, and match the humor of the story perfectly. Each chapter was easy to follow, and the layout made the book feel quick and fun to read.
I especially liked how the illustrations helped bring Junie B.’s emotions and imagination to life. It’s a great choice for kids who are just starting to read chapter books or for anyone who enjoys a good laugh. Overall, this graphic novel version of Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business is a bright, funny, and enjoyable read!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this graphic novel.
I especially liked how the illustrations helped bring Junie B.’s emotions and imagination to life. It’s a great choice for kids who are just starting to read chapter books or for anyone who enjoys a good laugh. Overall, this graphic novel version of Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business is a bright, funny, and enjoyable read!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this graphic novel.
September 20, 2025
This was such a fun read and the graphics were super cute. I was too old to read Junie B when it first came but I can now understand why they are so popular. The story was super fun with Junie B not happy about sharing her mother and getting a new sibling but when they arrive she mistakenly thinks the baby is a monkey. So she extorts her friends at school for their things to be the first to meet her little monkey brother but of course she gets caught and has to give her friends back their things. Then it is explained that her brother isn’t a monkey and that she just misunderstood.
Thanks to Random House Children's Books and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.
Thanks to Random House Children's Books and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.
October 4, 2025
An excellent introduction to graphic novels!
The text is true to the original and well done. The illustrations are fabulous and there is so much to talk about in each picture. When Junie B. Jones is imagining a drooly monster under her bed, readers can see her cat sitting under there. This would be such a fun book to read with a kindergartner or 1st grader or for them to read on their own. The shortened text and illustrations makes this accessible to readers not quite able to read the traditional Junie B. Jones books on their own. This would also be a great book to use to explicitly teach how to read a graphic novel and the different elements. I'm thinking about reading the first chapter with 1st grade as an introduction to graphic novels.
The text is true to the original and well done. The illustrations are fabulous and there is so much to talk about in each picture. When Junie B. Jones is imagining a drooly monster under her bed, readers can see her cat sitting under there. This would be such a fun book to read with a kindergartner or 1st grader or for them to read on their own. The shortened text and illustrations makes this accessible to readers not quite able to read the traditional Junie B. Jones books on their own. This would also be a great book to use to explicitly teach how to read a graphic novel and the different elements. I'm thinking about reading the first chapter with 1st grade as an introduction to graphic novels.
July 2, 2025
First I would like to give a huge thank you to @netgalley and @randomhouse in exchange for my honest review of this wonderful e-arc.
As an elementary school teacher I always look for new books to incorporate within my classroom. I know there is a debate over graphic novels but my students love them and if it gets them wanting to read I will gladly incorporate more in my library. Having already have the chapter book this graphic will make the perfect addition.
I loved everything about this story. This will also be perfect to use to show students to show them examples of figurative language.
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As an elementary school teacher I always look for new books to incorporate within my classroom. I know there is a debate over graphic novels but my students love them and if it gets them wanting to read I will gladly incorporate more in my library. Having already have the chapter book this graphic will make the perfect addition.
I loved everything about this story. This will also be perfect to use to show students to show them examples of figurative language.
JunieBJonesandaLittleMonkeyBusinessTheGraphicNovel#NetGalley
August 20, 2025
As expected, just as lovely as the first one! There is o much to be said about making great stories more accessible to a new generation of readers, but I am particularly glad that kids today won’t have to miss out on the sass of Miss Junie B. Jones!
Characters like Junie B. and Amelia Bedelia can mean a lot to kids with neurodivergence or other differing needs/thought processes. Others may just think she’s silly and get entertainment from it. Neither is wrong! …What’s wrong is shaming your children for reading because there are “too many pictures.“ Grateful for accessibility, grateful for fun and respectful adaptations!
Characters like Junie B. and Amelia Bedelia can mean a lot to kids with neurodivergence or other differing needs/thought processes. Others may just think she’s silly and get entertainment from it. Neither is wrong! …What’s wrong is shaming your children for reading because there are “too many pictures.“ Grateful for accessibility, grateful for fun and respectful adaptations!
September 30, 2025
Junie B. is back in all her dramatic, laugh-out-loud glory—this time in graphic novel form! The colorful art captures her personality perfectly and makes the story feel fresh, even for readers who already know the original. Her over-the-top reaction to getting a new sibling (and maybe a monkey?!) is just as silly and fun as ever.
I loved seeing how the illustrations added to the humor, especially with her expressions. While Junie B. can be a little sassy at times, that’s also what makes her so relatable and funny for kids. This is a great way to introduce young readers to Junie B., and it’s a nice nostalgia hit for parents too.
I loved seeing how the illustrations added to the humor, especially with her expressions. While Junie B. can be a little sassy at times, that’s also what makes her so relatable and funny for kids. This is a great way to introduce young readers to Junie B., and it’s a nice nostalgia hit for parents too.
October 6, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Children's Books for The ARC.
Absolutely loved Junie B in this second book! The art is still as amazing as it was in the first novel and it gives this second book a fresh new look from the original. She's still as sassy and adorable, and I love how she is kept consistent. I love how she tries to introduce her brother to her friends mistaking him as an actual monkey. It's just these silly things that stay true to the original and to Junie B that made me love this so much, and I can't wait to see the rest of the series adapted into a graphic novel.
Absolutely loved Junie B in this second book! The art is still as amazing as it was in the first novel and it gives this second book a fresh new look from the original. She's still as sassy and adorable, and I love how she is kept consistent. I love how she tries to introduce her brother to her friends mistaking him as an actual monkey. It's just these silly things that stay true to the original and to Junie B that made me love this so much, and I can't wait to see the rest of the series adapted into a graphic novel.
September 2, 2025
These Junie B. Jones graphic novels are wonderful! I liked the other books, so when I saw that they were a graphic novel, I requested right away I was granted the first one and now the 2nd. I like how they have made the books a bit modern. She is such a funny spunky gal, and the way she interprets what others say and do is hilarious. I love how I can give my students something to compare and contrast--using the old book and the new graphic novel.
September 7, 2025
Graphic novel version of a Junie B. Jones classic, closely following the original storyline.
I'm always a little mixed on graphic novels on books of this nature. The original print versions are great gateways to getting elementary aged students into chapter books, especially reluctant readers. I feel like Junie came across as much more "bratty" in this version, and I wasn't a fan of the graphic interpretations.
I'm always a little mixed on graphic novels on books of this nature. The original print versions are great gateways to getting elementary aged students into chapter books, especially reluctant readers. I feel like Junie came across as much more "bratty" in this version, and I wasn't a fan of the graphic interpretations.
August 6, 2025
This is such a fun adaptation of a book containing a very silly misunderstanding. This belongs in every library. Many kids Junie B.'s age will find this book both relatable and hilarious. The artwork feels very true to Junie B. Jones' hyper, exuberant joy and is very expressive. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House books for letting me read this book early in exchange for an honest review.
September 29, 2025
The story we all know in love perfectly drafted into a graphic novel. Easy for younger readers to digest or for parents to read to their children. I loved the pacing of the art along with the breakup of the dialogue!
October 12, 2025
such a cute book I'm so excited for the next volume so glad she came around in the end and she loved her little brother the illustrations are beautiful in this book if you're pregnant or expecting I would definitely read this to your little one to prepare them for the new baby
December 6, 2025
These Junie B. Jones graphic novel adaptations are definitely going to be a favorite of the new generation. I love the panel where Ricardo is smiling at her and she goes, "Then Ricardo smiled at me, so he might be my boyfriend now, I think." So relatable.
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September 8, 2025Love the first book can’t wait to read the second one
September 30, 2025
The original Junie B. Jones chapter book series made my childhood awesome!! I'm loving that they are adapting these into graphic novels now! Where are my 90's kids at?
October 11, 2025
Junie is still a brat in case anyone is wondering, however they do explain it a bit better
December 2, 2025
junie b’s mom had a little monkey!!
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September 30, 2025
This graphic novel adaptation opens up Junie B. Jones for a whole new generation, with as much verve and humor as the original. There are a few strategic updates to bring the book more solidly into the 21st century, but they do so without losing any of the heart of the original.
One of my Speech competitors cut the original of this as a HI last year, and when I told her that I had a copy of the graphic novelization, she wasn't sure it was necessary, but I think she's going to love it. Honestly, a lot of the characterization choices she made and that bring this alive are the same, which is a good thing because the piece took her to the NIETOC.
ARC provided by NetGalley.
One of my Speech competitors cut the original of this as a HI last year, and when I told her that I had a copy of the graphic novelization, she wasn't sure it was necessary, but I think she's going to love it. Honestly, a lot of the characterization choices she made and that bring this alive are the same, which is a good thing because the piece took her to the NIETOC.
ARC provided by NetGalley.
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