Junie B. Jones

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Junie B. Jones is a fictional character in a children's series written by Barbara Park and illustrated by Denise Brunkus. Junie B. Jones is the main character the comical series. Junie B. Jones is first introduced to us as a kindergartener and is currently a first grader. Junie B. Jones exemplifies many of the comical aspects of childhood; fear of monsters, grammatical errors, dealing with siblings, the first day of school, and innocent crushes.

1 Parents of Young Readers
2 Books
3 Film, TV or theatrical portraits
4 Resources
- 4.1 References
- 4.2 External links

[edit] Parents of Young Readers

Junie B.'s speech has raised controversy among parents. Some feel that Junie's use of improper grammar is something to which they would rather not expose their children. Other parents view it as an opportunity to teach their children proper grammar. Parents also censor the books in their homes because of Junie B.'s behavior: talking back to teachers and being childishly rude. Overall, the general parental response is a positive one, and the Junie B. Jones series continues to be a bestseller.

[edit] Books

Author Park does tours every year, assigning a girl with the most common features to Junie B. to portray her for small children at malls and libraries across the States. A lot of her readers (usually children between the ages of 5 and 9) ask her for photos and even for Junie B.'s "autographs" on the photos. Park carries instant film camera equipment so that the children can take home their photos with "Junie B." the same day.

Since the original book was published by Random House in 1992, twenty-eight other Junie B. Jones books have been published. Twenty-seven books belong to the Junie B. Jones Series and there is also a Junie B. Jones Journal. The Junie B. Jones series has also been translated into the Spanish language.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (ISBN 0-679-82642-4) It's Junie B.'s first school day, and she likes it; but she hates the bus.
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business (ISBN 0-679-83886-4) Junie B.'s mother gives birth to a baby boy, giving Junie B. her own "monkey brother".
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (ISBN 0-679-84407-4) Junie B.'s class is having "Job Day" and everyone is excited : except for Junie B.
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying (ISBN 0-679-85101-1) At the grocery store, Junie B. sees her Mrs. eating grapes that she did not purchase.
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake (ISBN 0-679-86694-9) Carnival Night at school will be fun, but Junie B. is so determined to win at everything that she practices for it.......and doesn't win.
Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday (ISBN 0-679-86695-7) Junie B.'s constant bully, Jim, is having a birthday that he doesn't invite her to.
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren (ISBN 0-679-86696-5) Junie B.'s friend, Lucille, makes a boyfriend who soon attracts Junie B.'s attention.
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed (ISBN 0-679-86697-3) When Junie B. is told that a monster lurks under her bed, she takes desperate actions to kill it.
Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook (ISBN 0-679-88342-8) When somebody steals her favorite mittens, Junie B. tries to get them back.
Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal (ISBN 0-679-88663-X) Junie B.'s friend Lucille invites Junie B. to spend the night at her nanna's mansion.
Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy (ISBN 0-679-88931-0) Junie B. thinks she can be a Beauty Shop Guy, so she cuts her own hair.
Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (ISBN 0-679-89130-7) Junie B. thinks a fishstick is a pet and brings it to school for Pet Day.
Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl (ISBN 0-375-80038-7) Junie B.'s Aunt Flo is having a wedding, but Junie B. is not the flower girl.
Junie B. Jones And The Mushy Gushy Valentime(ISBN 0-375-80039-5) Jim likes Junie B. so he sends her a special valentine.
Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket (ISBN 0-375-80040-9) Junie B.'s class is having a field trip to a farm but Junie B. has a problem with farms.
Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day (ISBN 0-375-80291-6) Junie B.'s class is having a field day and guess who the captain is?
Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl (ISBN 0-375-90292-9) Junie B. is graduating from kindergarten! The long awaited day is finally here!
Junie B., First Grader (at last!) (ISBN 0-375-80293-2) Junie B. becomes a first grader and gets glasses.
Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch (ISBN 0-375-81517-1) Junie B. helps around the cafeteria.
Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder (ISBN 0-375-80295-9) Junie B. loses her first tooth.
Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants (ISBN 0-375-82301-8) Junie B. copies off Mays homework.
Junie B., First Grader: One-Man Band (ISBN 0-375-82522-3) Sheldon doesn't want to be in the band, so Junie B. does it all herself.
Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked (ISBN 0-375-82804-4) Junie B. plays a ship in a school play about columbus.
Junie B., First Grader: Boo...and I Mean It! (ISBN 978-0-375-82806-5) At Halloween Junie B. tries to scare people because she thinks some of them are monsters.
Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (P.S. So Does May) (ISBN 0-375-82808-7) Junie B.'s class does a sing-a-long around Christmas, and Junie B. doesn't sing the right lyrics.
Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha! (ISBN 0-375-83403-6) Junie B. goes on vacation to Hawaii and takes lots of pictures for her photo journal.
Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny! (ISBN 9780375838095) Junie B. calls May a "Dumb Bunny" at Lucille's party.

Top-Secret, Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B. (and Me!) (ISBN 9780375823756). Tie-in products include plush dolls, the First Ever Junie B-Shirt (ISBN 9780375831256, actually a girls' T-shirt and not a book.

[edit] Film, TV or theatrical portraits

Junie B. Jones, theatrical adaptation by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, Theatreworks USA^[1]^[2]
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, theatrical adaptation by Joan Cushing
Junie B. Jones The Stupid Smelly Bus Tour