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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Collection
Junie B. Jones is back on audio with a collection of books that began the well-loved series.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Remember when it was scary to go to school? 'Cause it was your first day and you didn't know anything. Meet Junie B. Jones, kindergartner. She's so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it's time to go home, she doesn't.
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
It's pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her 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.
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Junie B.'s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she's got the bestest job of all. Only, what the heck is it?
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Junie B. is the bestest spier in the whole world. That's 'cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn't whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble!
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
In this audio, Junie B. wins the Carnival Night Cake Walk and chooses the bestest cake of all. How was she to know it was lethal weapon?
Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday
Junie B. is NOT invited to Jim's birthday party in this great story.
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren
Junie B. has to figure out how she can get the handomest guy she's ever seen to love her.
Juine B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Junie B. worries that Paulie Allen Puffer is right and she really does have monster under her bed.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Remember when it was scary to go to school? 'Cause it was your first day and you didn't know anything. Meet Junie B. Jones, kindergartner. She's so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it's time to go home, she doesn't.
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
It's pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her 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.
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Junie B.'s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she's got the bestest job of all. Only, what the heck is it?
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Junie B. is the bestest spier in the whole world. That's 'cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn't whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble!
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
In this audio, Junie B. wins the Carnival Night Cake Walk and chooses the bestest cake of all. How was she to know it was lethal weapon?
Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday
Junie B. is NOT invited to Jim's birthday party in this great story.
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren
Junie B. has to figure out how she can get the handomest guy she's ever seen to love her.
Juine B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Junie B. worries that Paulie Allen Puffer is right and she really does have monster under her bed.
6 pages, Audio CD
First published July 22, 2003
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October 5, 2011
Junie B Jones is MY reward. My reward for near five years of dull, repetitive children's books. For five years of colorless, child friendly dialog roboting out my mouth. Now we have Junie. 5 year old Junie, who refers to her mother, affectionately, as "that woman," as in "I looked at that woman real curious." Who explains her foul mood with, "Cuz I'm feelin' CONFLICTED, that's why."
She's not a brat. She's a Mark Twain sprite gone insane. She's my DAUGHTER.
Funniest kid books for the age group, maybe ever.
She's not a brat. She's a Mark Twain sprite gone insane. She's my DAUGHTER.
Funniest kid books for the age group, maybe ever.
February 5, 2012
Junie B. Jones is big with the K-1st grade set. We've read a LOT of this series. It's good and bad. Anything that gets my kid interested in reading is probably good. She can manage it mostly on her own which is nice. The main character is a precocious kid who is smart and funny. She's also self-centered and kind of a brat, so maybe not the best role model. In many ways it's aimed at amusing adults as much as children. The other thing that bugs me is that it's written the way a little kid (admittedly a smart little kid) talks. So a lot of the tenses are wrong and words are invented. There are a lot of idioms. I find that a little frustrating when, here I am trying to teach my new reader the correct way to express herself. If I'm reading aloud I sometimes make corrections as I go. But to me it's kind of like letting your kids watch TV. I feel like it's OK for them to watch television as long as they aren't just doing that and nothing else - and as long as I know enough about what they are watching to be able to discuss it with them. So we'll probably keep reading about sassy Junie B. and talking about why we shouldn't act the way she does. And then we'll read something else.
December 11, 2014
Junie B. is pretty darn funny. Like when she says, "Clowns are not normal people.....I think." Or when she has visions of dropping a fruitcake on her friend's head out of spite. I find this 5 year old somehow relatable.
March 23, 2022
15+ years later, Junie B. Jones still slaps.
September 1, 2022
Is it wrong of me to detest a fictional 5-year-old? This audiobook consisted of the first 8 books in the Junie B. Jones series, and if I could give them all a negative star review, I would. These books were awful; Junie B. Jones is awful. I was expecting to read about a quirky, funny little girl who gets into amusing scrapes, but instead I read about a selfish, thoughtless, mean bully. How are these books so popular? Do parents even know what's in them? They are chock-a-block full of "teachable moments" if you are reading them with your child, toxic if you are not.
In the first book, Junie B. hides out at school because she doesn't want to ride the bus home, and ends up calling 911 because she needs to go to the bathroom. Even though she has frightened her parents by going missing, and then called out the police and fire department for a minor problem, no one bothers to explain to her the trouble she's caused, or to make her accountable in some way for her actions. Whenever Junie B. does something bratty or objectionable, which is almost always, the adults in her life just look at the ceiling or roll their eyes in exasperation. Sometimes they get a little miffed, or gently try to correct her, but she just ignores them and they let her. She calls other people names like meanie, stupid, smelly, but if anyone calls her a name, she "gets a little wet in her eye" and we're supposed to feel sorry for her. She insists that everyone call her Junie B., not just Junie, but when her grandmother asks her not to call her "Helen", Junie B. just ignores her. What other people want or like is just not important. In one book, she practices extortion on her "bestest" friends Grace and Lucille, requiring them to give her various nice possessions of theirs so they can be the first to view her new brother, who she mistakenly thinks is a monkey. The story "Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday," begins with JB flatly telling Jim that she would never go to one of his stupid birthday parties. Then, when he tells her he's having a party that weekend and isn't going to invite her, she gets really upset, because now she thinks she would enjoy going to a party, and she's going to be the only one not invited. Now, over the course of several books she has called this boy 'meanie Jim", "stupid Jim", "dumb, smelly Jim", etc., and has freely, openly, and repeatedly stated that she "hates" him. They do not like each other, they are not friends, and he is equally mean to her. So does anyone ask her why she would want to go to the party of someone she doesn't like? Do her parents mention that if you're going to be mean to people and call them names, maybe they won't like you, and you just might miss out on an invitation or two? No, she tries to steal someone else's invitation, lies about doing that, and is extremely bratty, mean, and unreasonable about the whole thing. The upshot is that eventually Jim has to apologize to her. What!!??!
I mean, I know she's only supposed to be 5, but 5-year-olds are capable of learning from their mistakes, and accepting that there are consequences to their behavior, provided those consequences are actually enforced. And I don't really care for preachy stories that serve up a heavy-handed "lesson". But I do like stories where people - including children - learn, grow, change, maybe exhibit some kindness or understanding. I tend to find that charming.
After listening to several of these stories, I started thinking that there must be a title in the series called "Junie B. Jones is a Sociopath Guy," because that's what she is (well, OK, it's called Conduct Disorder in anyone under the age of 18) Here's a brief description of a sociopath: "A sociopath can be defined as a person who has Antisocial Personality Disorder. This disorder is characterized by a disregard for the feelings of others, a lack of remorse or shame, manipulative behavior, unchecked egocentricity, and the ability to lie in order to achieve one's goals". And that just about sums up little Junie B. Jones.
In the first book, Junie B. hides out at school because she doesn't want to ride the bus home, and ends up calling 911 because she needs to go to the bathroom. Even though she has frightened her parents by going missing, and then called out the police and fire department for a minor problem, no one bothers to explain to her the trouble she's caused, or to make her accountable in some way for her actions. Whenever Junie B. does something bratty or objectionable, which is almost always, the adults in her life just look at the ceiling or roll their eyes in exasperation. Sometimes they get a little miffed, or gently try to correct her, but she just ignores them and they let her. She calls other people names like meanie, stupid, smelly, but if anyone calls her a name, she "gets a little wet in her eye" and we're supposed to feel sorry for her. She insists that everyone call her Junie B., not just Junie, but when her grandmother asks her not to call her "Helen", Junie B. just ignores her. What other people want or like is just not important. In one book, she practices extortion on her "bestest" friends Grace and Lucille, requiring them to give her various nice possessions of theirs so they can be the first to view her new brother, who she mistakenly thinks is a monkey. The story "Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday," begins with JB flatly telling Jim that she would never go to one of his stupid birthday parties. Then, when he tells her he's having a party that weekend and isn't going to invite her, she gets really upset, because now she thinks she would enjoy going to a party, and she's going to be the only one not invited. Now, over the course of several books she has called this boy 'meanie Jim", "stupid Jim", "dumb, smelly Jim", etc., and has freely, openly, and repeatedly stated that she "hates" him. They do not like each other, they are not friends, and he is equally mean to her. So does anyone ask her why she would want to go to the party of someone she doesn't like? Do her parents mention that if you're going to be mean to people and call them names, maybe they won't like you, and you just might miss out on an invitation or two? No, she tries to steal someone else's invitation, lies about doing that, and is extremely bratty, mean, and unreasonable about the whole thing. The upshot is that eventually Jim has to apologize to her. What!!??!
I mean, I know she's only supposed to be 5, but 5-year-olds are capable of learning from their mistakes, and accepting that there are consequences to their behavior, provided those consequences are actually enforced. And I don't really care for preachy stories that serve up a heavy-handed "lesson". But I do like stories where people - including children - learn, grow, change, maybe exhibit some kindness or understanding. I tend to find that charming.
After listening to several of these stories, I started thinking that there must be a title in the series called "Junie B. Jones is a Sociopath Guy," because that's what she is (well, OK, it's called Conduct Disorder in anyone under the age of 18) Here's a brief description of a sociopath: "A sociopath can be defined as a person who has Antisocial Personality Disorder. This disorder is characterized by a disregard for the feelings of others, a lack of remorse or shame, manipulative behavior, unchecked egocentricity, and the ability to lie in order to achieve one's goals". And that just about sums up little Junie B. Jones.
March 30, 2014
It takes ten minutes to drive to my kids' preschool, and we've started listening to audiobooks on the way there and back. This was the first chapter book we've listened to, and it was a great choice! The reader is excellent at using distinguishable voices for each character. Both kids (ages 3 and 5) enjoyed it, although obviously on different levels. When they don't understand something, we just pause the book and talk about it. We've already started listening to the next set of eight books!
August 5, 2016
I love these books and am continually surprised at how many parents don't want their children reading Junie B. Jones. Apparently, they are disturbed by her lack of grammatical prowess (she starts off in kindergarten for Heaven's sake!)and the fact that she has a temper. I find her charming, the situations in the stories all too real and the books to be a delight. I have also found that little kids who like these books are the kind of kids that I love. Makes sense.
April 4, 2012
Oh my goodnessss!! I loved the Junie B. Jones books! They were the reason I started reading in the first place when I was really young. I still have a lot of the books, and someday I will give them to my kids. Junie reminded me of myself when I was a kid so that's why I related to them so much. They are great for kids in elementay school. Barbara Park did an awesome job writing the character for Junie! I hope these books are around for a long time to come. (:
March 14, 2008
I really like this book soo much!
October 24, 2018
The Junie B. Jones series is a perfect start for young readers to switch to chapter books. The books include some illustrations that make the transition less intimidating for new chapter book readers. The story encompasses the trials and tribulations of Junie B. Jones, a kindergartener. The story can be highly relatable to young readers as they can still remember the feelings, anxieties, and accomplishments of Junie B. Jones. By the end of first grade or early second grade, Junie B. Jones would be a perfect addition to a classroom. From Junie B. Jones encountering the “stupid smelly bus” or engaging in “little monkey business” or finding herself in trouble with “her big fat mouth,” young readers can relate to her tales while also having their first experiences as chapter book readers. The series is written in first person, so her voice is executed just perfectly and the readers can capture her personality through the text. This makes Junie B. Jones lovable but also highly relatable as she phrases and words things just as the students who are reading would phrase and word things.
March 24, 2017
If you want your child to learn the art of name calling and other bad behaviors, Junie B is the girl for you! After reading the first one, I wasn't sure I wanted my daughter to keep following the adventures of Junie B. But, here we are a dozen books later and I'm clearly that parent who overlooks rotten kindergarten language and horrible manners for the sake of snuggling up with my child and reading a book together while her younger siblings nap.
The books are easy to read (we can get through one in about half an hour) and usually only take my daughter and I two sittings. She begs to read them and can't wait to get more from the library. We giggle out loud several times in each book. Sometimes it's just me giggling because my daughter doesn't get the mispronunciation humor of Junie B's five-year-old talk (my daughter is four). Junie is always into mischief and when I ask my daughter about it she seems to get that Junie B is naughty. Sometimes she even gets so nervous about Junie B getting in trouble with her parents that she covers her ears and walks away. It's stressful reading when Junie B is really wild!
Junie B is certainly a poor example for my daughter, but I'm banking on her learning what NOT to do in similar situations. Fingers crossed it works!
The books are easy to read (we can get through one in about half an hour) and usually only take my daughter and I two sittings. She begs to read them and can't wait to get more from the library. We giggle out loud several times in each book. Sometimes it's just me giggling because my daughter doesn't get the mispronunciation humor of Junie B's five-year-old talk (my daughter is four). Junie is always into mischief and when I ask my daughter about it she seems to get that Junie B is naughty. Sometimes she even gets so nervous about Junie B getting in trouble with her parents that she covers her ears and walks away. It's stressful reading when Junie B is really wild!
Junie B is certainly a poor example for my daughter, but I'm banking on her learning what NOT to do in similar situations. Fingers crossed it works!
August 7, 2017
This collection of Junie B. Jones books is pretty amusing...as long as you can get past all of Junie's speech errors; I found them both funny and amusing. In these books, Junie B. is continually getting into some kind of trouble with her teacher, friends or family members. I particularly enjoyed the fruitcake story where she is so proud of her fruitcake choice following her win at the cake walk. Overall, these are great books...though more cautious parents might not like Junie's use of the word, "stupid."
August 28, 2023
Love this series and now I’m rereading it with my niece I’m falling in love with Junie and her shenanigans all over again. Plus my niece is excited to read this series and it makes it so much fun seeing her falling in love with reading 📖
April 27, 2018
Great book!
September 12, 2018
We listen to these as audio books on our commute. We all enjoy these light, easy to follow insight into a "wild child" like mine.
April 28, 2019
It's funny.
July 26, 2019
Hilarious! The reader is one of the best I've ever heard! A really fun collection for the whole family!
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March 2, 2020I had a blast reading these out loud to the kids! Seriously hilariously funny!
March 9, 2020
The kids and I have listened to these books numerous times while traveling. The antics never get old! Junie B. will remind you of Ramona the Pest and Pippi Longstocking. Love love love.
August 13, 2014
I love these books, and listening to them on audio was so fun! I didn't realize until this rereading, that our family has picked up a quite a few methods of speech from Junie B. (when we originally read them with my currently 14 year old.) Especially, "Hi, how are you today?" when you know you're in a little bit of trouble. Also, whenever we like something, it's "I like those guys!" I can see we will now be adding, "THAT is my favorite thing that I LOVE!" See, my youngest recently said, "I can't wait to go there, because we are going to have really fun!" That kind of innocent little kid speech really gets to me, and I love it. A lot.
From http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/26/fas... (Is Junie B. Jones Talking Trash?) there is also, "Ms. Ratzan also notes that the trend of language’s evolution is toward this kind of regularization, which means Junie B. might be teaching children the English of the future. But, she said, “Just because they read ‘funnest’ doesn’t mean they’ll learn to say that. I’ve never heard a kid speak in a Yorkshire accent because they read ‘The Secret Garden’ or say ‘Have you any wool?’ ” "
I'm really glad that we chose to revisit these books while my youngest has just finished kindergarten. She's the perfect age to really appreciate Junie B.'s antics, and she did indeed love these!
Of course, over the last 7 years, the author has passed away, so, for me, there was a certain sadness in rereading these.
Didn't love the overuse of the word "stupid" for kindergarteners, and some of the injustices that happen to Junie B. are upsetting even to my oldest, and myself - like why doesn't that boy Jim that she hates ever get in trouble for his behavior, instead it's always Junie B. who gets in trouble for responding.
From http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/26/fas... (Is Junie B. Jones Talking Trash?) there is also, "Ms. Ratzan also notes that the trend of language’s evolution is toward this kind of regularization, which means Junie B. might be teaching children the English of the future. But, she said, “Just because they read ‘funnest’ doesn’t mean they’ll learn to say that. I’ve never heard a kid speak in a Yorkshire accent because they read ‘The Secret Garden’ or say ‘Have you any wool?’ ” "
I'm really glad that we chose to revisit these books while my youngest has just finished kindergarten. She's the perfect age to really appreciate Junie B.'s antics, and she did indeed love these!
Of course, over the last 7 years, the author has passed away, so, for me, there was a certain sadness in rereading these.
Didn't love the overuse of the word "stupid" for kindergarteners, and some of the injustices that happen to Junie B. are upsetting even to my oldest, and myself - like why doesn't that boy Jim that she hates ever get in trouble for his behavior, instead it's always Junie B. who gets in trouble for responding.
August 12, 2012
Junie B is awesome. I get the complaints some parents make that for an early reader the grammatical mistakes and mispronunciations that Junie B makes (as a Kindergartener speaking in her own natural way) might be confusing. These are READ-ALOUD books at their best, people. Snuggle up on the couch with your kids. Get a sassy east-coast kiddie voice on and let Junie B regale them the way she should. The best part of reading these aloud with your kids is doing the voice. Junie B's voice is a skill every parent should develop. If you need help, there is a great old audio recording out there of Junie B and the Stupid,Smelly Bus that will inspire you.
We own every single book in this series. All four of my children have loved them. They have been a part of our family for 12 years! The kindergarten books are better than the first grade ones in our opinion. If you have a sense of humor and know a wild, rascally kid, you'll love this series. It's hard to read aloud at times what with all the cracking up that even the reader is doing, but it is worth it! Is this series going to teach your child impeccable manners? No. That's your job. Junie B learns from her mistakes (mostly) and none of my children have turned into bullies by reading about and enjoying her antics. Perhaps if your child is angelic, this series may not be for you, but for the rest of us, it's just downright hilarious.
We own every single book in this series. All four of my children have loved them. They have been a part of our family for 12 years! The kindergarten books are better than the first grade ones in our opinion. If you have a sense of humor and know a wild, rascally kid, you'll love this series. It's hard to read aloud at times what with all the cracking up that even the reader is doing, but it is worth it! Is this series going to teach your child impeccable manners? No. That's your job. Junie B learns from her mistakes (mostly) and none of my children have turned into bullies by reading about and enjoying her antics. Perhaps if your child is angelic, this series may not be for you, but for the rest of us, it's just downright hilarious.
November 27, 2011
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Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park is a great series of stories for children of young ages and middle school ages. The books are easy to read and are filled with humor. Junie B. Jones is the main character in all the books that goes through some adventure, all different. For example, in one of the Junie B. series books, she thinks up of a plan to avoid having to ride the big, smelly, stinky bus that has closing doors that squish you. All these stories can relate to little kids, which is why it is a great series to read to young readers. There are over 30 books in the series. All these books have some illustrations that are normally done in black and white, and the page the illustration is on contributes to the text greatly. However, one book is typically between 65-75 pages, so an illustration is not on every page. In the year 2012, the Junie B. Jones series will be celebrating their 20th anniversary. This series is one of the favorites I've read and I highly recommend it to young readers.
Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park is a great series of stories for children of young ages and middle school ages. The books are easy to read and are filled with humor. Junie B. Jones is the main character in all the books that goes through some adventure, all different. For example, in one of the Junie B. series books, she thinks up of a plan to avoid having to ride the big, smelly, stinky bus that has closing doors that squish you. All these stories can relate to little kids, which is why it is a great series to read to young readers. There are over 30 books in the series. All these books have some illustrations that are normally done in black and white, and the page the illustration is on contributes to the text greatly. However, one book is typically between 65-75 pages, so an illustration is not on every page. In the year 2012, the Junie B. Jones series will be celebrating their 20th anniversary. This series is one of the favorites I've read and I highly recommend it to young readers.
March 10, 2015
It wouldn't be right if I didn't pick Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park for popular series. I have seen firsthand how well these books go over with elementary students. I read these to a first grade class and they not only laughed a lot but their attention was on me the whole time. I myself have almost all of these books and can remember how much I loved them as a kid.
Junie B. Jones is a young girl with a very bright personality. She has a lot of catchphrases and characteristics, strong-willed, funny, imaginative attitude. Although she doesn't always get along with certain people, specifically classmates that's what to be expected of children sometimes. Her vocabulary can be poor, however, I think this helps to make her the character she is.
This is such a great read and I would highly recommend it. There are so many great resources that go along with these books (websites, games, etc.).
Junie B. Jones is a young girl with a very bright personality. She has a lot of catchphrases and characteristics, strong-willed, funny, imaginative attitude. Although she doesn't always get along with certain people, specifically classmates that's what to be expected of children sometimes. Her vocabulary can be poor, however, I think this helps to make her the character she is.
This is such a great read and I would highly recommend it. There are so many great resources that go along with these books (websites, games, etc.).
January 29, 2015
The definition of insanity applies here. The books annoyed me when my oldest was in first grade and the audio books are even worse. The 3 stars is for my daughter and they are cute enough but Junie B is annoying. I know the books aren't written for me but listening to shut up, dummy and stupid aloud grates. Yes I have an imperfect mouth and have said worse. Still I don't want to teach my kids that it's okay to say these things to others and these are used regularly enough that I'm Annoyed by it. My daughter doesn't like reading the books but both kids like them on tape. It's nice to have something that can wrap a chapter up on the way to school. I say every book is our last one. So I'm still looking for more entertaining short chapter books for the drive and until then we have Junie B.
January 6, 2016
I must be in the minority -- I think the whole series is a huge disappointment. I've read the books to my daughter because her school supports the series, but it's awful -- flat plot line, weak main character, and painful rising and falling action. I rarely call literature a disappointment, yet these books just don't add any depth of insight for me. If you want to feed your daughter's mind, I recommend any book by Enid Blyton -- my personal favorites: The Magic Faraway Tree or The Enchanted Wood. These books are entertaining yet speaks to our daughter's imagination: two ingredients lacking, as a general theme, from this series. Thanks Junie B. Jones for showing my daughter the difference between good versus great literature. I guess, it's not all a lost cause...Hermy x
February 27, 2011
The Junie B. Jones series, by Barbara Park, are a great series of books for young children. They are very entertaining with the hilarious fictional character, Junie B. Junie B. Jones is introduced as a kindergartner, she is friendly and has a bright personality. She has innocent crushes on boys, and has a fear of monsters, ponies, and roosters. I enjoyed these books very much because of how hilarious this young girl is and the little catch phrases she uses when she talks. She is so funny and you will want to keep reading her books one after another!
June 13, 2011
With so many lovely children’s books on the market, why oh why would someone encourage their child to read a book filled with bratty mean spirited children that have poor hygiene, terrible grammar and awful manners and extremely inappropriate topics about kissing boys and going to jail in Kindergarten and first grade? Everyone raves about how cute and funny these books are and I can’t stand them! My daughter repeatedly asked me how to pronounce words in these books that were intentionally incorrectly spelled. How confusing for her! Ugh, I’m so annoyed.
July 10, 2011
So funny! Although I understand that parent might not agree that the attitude and bad grammar might not be good for Children, the series is enjoyable and funny. Part of the reason kids enjoy this series is because is so spunky and funny and, above all, relatable. You can understand the funny situations she gets herself into, and thanks to many loving adults in the books she gets herself out and learns a good, and funny, lesson. Loved the different characters in the story! Great stories for kids... And I really believe that. :)
October 17, 2013
We checked this audio version out of the library for a car trip. I have to admit, I wasn't expecting much, but the author has captured the essence of a kindergartner so well--I found myself cracking up on multiple occasions. And the narrator on this audio version does an amazing job! Reminds me so much of my little girl (who is just starting 1st grade and may or may not be just as as precocious as Junie B.). Not a huge fan of how much she says stupid and dumb but it gives you a chance to talk about these things (and the way she treats treats people) with your kids.
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