Author Profile
Barbara Park
36 Books
Barbara Park was a beloved American children's author best known for creating the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. Her humorous and relatable stories capture the authentic voice of childhood, following the hilarious misadventures of a spunky young girl navigating school and family life. In addition to her iconic early chapter books, Park wrote several acclaimed middle-grade novels, including The Graduation of Jake Moon.
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday
Barbara Park
Emotions
Fiction
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Junie B., First Grader
One-Man Band
Barbara Park
Fiction
Humor
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Barbara Park
Family
Fiction
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl
Barbara Park
Family
Fiction
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The Graduation of Jake Moon
Barbara Park
Empathy
Family
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Skinnybones
Barbara Park
Humor
Problem Solving
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy
Barbara Park
Fiction
Humor
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day
Barbara Park
Fiction
Humor
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Barbara Park
Family
Fiction
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook
Barbara Park
Fiction
Honesty
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Junie B., First Grader
Boss of Lunch
Barbara Park
Fiction
Humor
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Don't Make Me Smile
Barbara Park
Emotions
Family
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Junie B., First Grader
Shipwrecked
Barbara Park
Fiction
Humor
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Junie B., First Grader
Toothless Wonder
Barbara Park
Family
Fiction
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Junie B., First Grader
Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
Barbara Park
Fiction
Holidays
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Barbara Park
Fiction
Humor
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Junie B., First Grader
Dumb Bunny
Barbara Park
Fiction
Friendship
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Junie B., First Grader
Junie B., First Grader (At Last!) / Toothless Wonder
Barbara Park
Fiction
Humor
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Junie B., First Grader
Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)
Barbara Park
Fiction
Friendship
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
Barbara Park
Fiction
Food
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
Barbara Park
Family
Fiction
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy
Barbara Park
Family
Fiction
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren
Barbara Park
Fiction
Friendship
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Barbara Park
Classics
Fiction
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The Kid in the Red Jacket
Barbara Park
Emotions
Family
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Junie B., First Grader
Cheater Pants
Barbara Park
Fiction
Honesty
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Maxie, Rosie, and Earl: Partners in Grime
Barbara Park
Fiction
Friendship
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket
Barbara Park
Animals
Fiction
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Mick Harte Was Here
Barbara Park
Emotions
Family
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
Barbara Park
Family
Fiction
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Barbara Park
Fiction
Humor
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Junie B., First Grader
Aloha-ha-ha!
Barbara Park
Family
Fiction
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Rosie Swanson: Fourth-Grade Geek for President
Barbara Park, Kenneth Lafreniere
Fiction
Friendship
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Junie B., First Grader
Junie B., First Grader (At Last!)
Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus
Fiction
Friendship
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime
Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus
Fiction
Holidays
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Junie B., First Grader
Boo... and I Mean It!
Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus
Fiction
Holidays
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday
By:
Barbara Park
What do you do when the meanest boy in Room Nine invites every single person to his birthday party except you? For the world's funniest kindergartner, Junie B. Jones, being left out is a huge disaster! Everyone else is talking about the party, and Junie B. is stuck trying to figure out how to handle it. Should she throw her own amazing birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or maybe she should just pack her bags and move into the amusement park ride at Disneyland? Being the only kid not going to the party feels pretty lonely at first. But Junie B. soon realizes that missing out might just mean she gets to do something even better instead! Join her for a laugh-out-loud story about dealing with meanies, feeling left out, and finding your own fun.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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Junie B., First Grader
One-Man Band
By:
Barbara Park
Hey, guess what? Junie B. Jones is back, and this time there's a big kickball tournament at school! Everyone's excited to play, but oh no! Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe. Now she can't join her team on the field. What's a super-star like Junie B. to do when she can't play sports? She definitely doesn't want to be just a cheerleader.
But then she gets a brilliant idea! What if she could be the star of Sheldon's halftime show? She could play an instrument, or maybe even juggle like her dad taught her! Imagine Junie B. in the spotlight, being a one-man band, with all eyes on her. What could possibly go wrong when Junie B. tries to steal the show? Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure as Junie B. finds a new way to shine!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
By:
Barbara Park
Getting a new baby brother is supposed to be a big, fat deal, but Junie B. Jones is not impressed. In fact, she thinks babies are just plain pooey! But everything changes when her grandmother calls the new baby the cutest little monkey. Junie B. takes her very seriously and cannot wait to tell all her friends at school the amazing news: her family's new addition is an actual, real-live monkey! Suddenly, her two best friends are offering her everything they own just to get a peek at him. And guess what? Maybe she can even bring him to school for Pet Day! Follow the world's funniest kindergartner as a simple misunderstanding turns into a hilarious, laugh-out-loud adventure about welcoming a new sibling and learning what it really means to be a big sister.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl
By:
Barbara Park
Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Junie B. Jones's Aunt Flo is getting married, and it is the absolute perfect chance for the world's funniest kindergartner to show everyone exactly how grown-up she can be. There is just one tiny problem: Junie B. was not picked to be the flower girl! How is she supposed to really show off her amazing skills if she is not the star of the wedding aisle? But do not worry, because Junie B. is determined to find a way to get everyone's attention anyway. Whether she is practicing her fancy walk or trying to be the best alternate flower girl ever, she is going to make sure this wedding is unforgettable. Join Junie B. for a hilarious adventure full of fancy dresses, big plans, and laugh-out-loud wedding day surprises!
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
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Fourteen-year-old Jake Moon used to love spending time with his grandfather, Skelly. But that was before Skelly was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. At first, Jake thought it just meant his grandfather might forget where he put his car keys. Now, he realizes it is a much bigger deal.
Suddenly, it feels like Skelly is the kid and Jake is the grown-up. Instead of hanging out and having fun, Jake is stuck fastening the Velcro on his grandfather's sneakers and wiping food off his chin. He cannot even invite friends over without worrying that Skelly might do something embarrassing. Taking care of his grandfather has become a massive responsibility, leaving Jake with almost no time for a normal teenage life.
When the pressure becomes too much, Jake finally rebels, leading to an unthinkable situation. You will feel every emotion as Jake struggles to understand this difficult disease and figure out what his grandfather truly means to him. This honest and surprisingly funny story perfectly captures the challenges of growing up and finding empathy when life completely changes.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
115 Pages
N/A
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Meet Alex Frankovitch. He might be the smallest kid on his Little League team, and he is definitely not the best baseball player, but he has one major talent: a super-sized mouth! Alex loves to talk, joke, and brag, but sometimes his big words get him into even bigger trouble.
Feeling a bit overlooked on the field, Alex's bragging suddenly takes on a life of its own. Before he knows it, his big mouth gets him into a sticky situation that he cannot easily talk his way out of. He accidentally challenges T.J. Stoner, the absolute best baseball player in the entire school, to a high-stakes pitching contest!
What was Alex thinking? Now he has to figure out how to face the unstoppable T.J. without totally embarrassing himself in front of everyone. Will Alex find a clever way to make good on his wild boast, or is this about to turn into the biggest goof-up of his life? Get ready to laugh out loud as you follow Alex's hilarious predicament on and off the baseball field!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
N/A
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy
By:
Barbara Park
It is Pet Day in Room Nine, but Junie B. Jones is facing a major animal emergency! The kindergarten class is having a special day to show off their favorite pets, and everyone is incredibly excited. There is just one gigantic rule that ruins everything: absolutely no dogs allowed! Since Junie B. only has a dog at home, she is completely out of luck. When her parents refuse to buy her a brand new animal just for school, she decides to take matters into her own hands. If she cannot bring a traditional pet, she will just have to find a wild one in nature. Will she bring a jar full of crawling ants? A squiggly earthworm from the garden? Or will she discover something even more surprising? Get ready for a hilarious classroom adventure as Junie B. searches for the perfect, rule-breaking pet to impress her friends.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day
By:
Barbara Park
Grab your sneakers and a fancy cape, because Junie B. Jones is officially in charge of the biggest sporting event of the year! It is time for the afternoon kindergarten field day, and Junie B. has been chosen as the team captain for Room Nine. She is thrilled to wear a special superhero cape and expects to boss everyone around all day long. However, her teacher quickly explains that a real captain is supposed to cheer for their teammates, not give them orders. Being cheerful turns out to be incredibly difficult, especially when the kids from Room Eight start winning almost every single event! As her team falls further and further behind, Junie B. realizes that being a leader is a lot of hard work. Can Captain Field Day figure out a way to rally her classmates and lead Room Nine to a spectacular victory, or will they be the biggest losers in kindergarten history?
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
By:
Barbara Park
You already know that monsters definitely are not real, right? Mother and Daddy even promised! But if there is no such thing as monsters, then why is there mysterious monster drool on Junie B. Jones's pillow? Oh, no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer from school is actually right, and she really does have a creepy, drooly monster hiding right under her bed? The world's funniest kindergartner is facing her biggest nighttime fear. If Junie B. goes to sleep, the monster might see her feet hanging down and think her piggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages! She is going to need a brilliant plan to protect her toes and banish this beast for good. Grab your flashlight and join Junie B. for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud adventure that proves bedtime can be the wildest part of the day!
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook
By:
Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones is about to learn a very hard lesson about the rules of finders keepers. A terrible crime has been committed in kindergarten! Someone has stolen Junie B. Jones's brand new, super-soft, black furry mittens. Even worse, the thief did not even bother to turn them into the school Lost and Found. Junie B. is absolutely furious about the injustice of it all. But later that day, her luck seems to change when she spots a wonderful, multi-colored pen lying right there on the floor. Since someone kept her mittens, it only makes sense that she should be allowed to keep the amazing pen. That is perfectly fair, right? As she wrestles with her conscience, Junie B. must figure out the difference between finding a lucky treasure and accidentally becoming a crook herself.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
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Junie B., First Grader
Boss of Lunch
By:
Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones is officially a first grader, and she has just landed the best job in the entire school. When Mrs. Gutzman, the cafeteria lady, asks for a helper, Junie B. knows she is the perfect person for the task. After all, she gets to wear a real actual hairnet and special plastic serving mitts! Being the boss of lunch means she gets to stand behind the counter and hand out the food to all the other kids. It is a dream come true. But as usual, things do not go exactly according to plan. Between keeping the lunch line moving and dealing with her classmates, Junie B. quickly discovers that being in charge of the cafeteria is a lot harder than it looks.
6-8 Years
77 Pages
N/A
/5
Charlie Hickle has just received the worst news of his life, and his parents actually expect him to be okay with it. They are getting a divorce, and to make matters worse, they want him to smile and accept the massive changes turning his world upside down. But Charlie is not about to take this lying down. Instead of putting on a brave face, he decides to launch a full-scale rebellion to show his mom and dad exactly how miserable he feels. He refuses to eat his mother's cooking, starts causing major trouble at school, and makes sure everyone knows exactly what he thinks about his father's shabby new apartment. No matter how much he acts out, his parents just do not seem to get the message. Can Charlie find a way to make them understand that they are ruining his life, or will he eventually have to figure out how to navigate this difficult new reality? Dive into a funny, honest, and deeply relatable story about dealing with massive family changes.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Shipwrecked
By:
Barbara Park
Ahoy there! Junie B. Jones is ready to set sail on the stage, but her classroom play is quickly turning into a theatrical disaster. The students in Room One are putting on a grand historical play about explorers sailing across the ocean, and Junie B. is absolutely convinced that she is going to be the star of the entire production. After all, there are ships, sea captains, and plenty of chances to shine! But navigating the choppy waters of first-grade theater is much harder than it looks. First, a terrible stomach virus starts sweeping through the classroom, taking out the actors one by one. Then, bossy Tattletale May decides to take over the entire show. With the performance date rapidly approaching, Junie B. must figure out how to keep the production afloat. Will the ships ever make it to land, or is Room One headed for a hilarious shipwreck that the school will never forget?
6-8 Years
88 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Toothless Wonder
By:
Barbara Park
One of your top front teeth is loose! For most kids in Room One, losing a tooth is a huge, exciting deal. But for the world's funniest first grader, Junie B. Jones, it is definitely not a reason to celebrate. What if she ends up looking like her completely toothless Uncle Lou? Even worse, what is all this strange business about the Tooth Fairy? Who is this mysterious woman with the magic wand, really? And what in the world does she do with all those used teeth she collects in the middle of the night? Junie B. has so many questions and so little time to figure it all out before her tooth falls out! Jump into this hilarious chapter book to see how Junie B. handles the wiggliest, wobbliest problem of her first-grade year.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
96 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
By:
Barbara Park
The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy and cheer, but Junie B. Jones is feeling more like a grumpy Grinch. It is finally holiday time in Room One, and the first graders are celebrating with all sorts of festive activities. They are making adorable elf costumes, singing joyful winter songs, and getting ready for the highly anticipated Secret Santa gift exchange. Junie B. cannot wait to pick out a special present for one of her classmates. But her holiday spirit completely fizzles out when she draws the name of her absolute worst enemy: Tattletale May! May is always ruining Junie B.'s fun, and now Junie B. is stuck buying her a present. As she plots to use her Secret Santa gift to teach May a hilarious lesson, Junie B. must decide whether to be naughty or nice in this laugh-out-loud holiday adventure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
By:
Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones is having a terrible week, and her big mouth is about to get her into the biggest trouble yet. Kindergarten has been unusually rough lately. First, Junie B. got in trouble for shouting out in class without raising her hand. Then, she received a stern lecture for eating a piece of dirty candy she found in the grass. But her biggest problem of all is happening on Monday. It is Job Day at school, and everyone is supposed to dress up as what they want to be when they grow up. In a moment of panic, Junie B. brags to the entire class that she has the absolute bestest job of anyone. There is just one tiny issue: she has absolutely no idea what that job actually is! Now, she has to scramble to invent the most amazing career ever before she has to stand in front of Room Nine.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Dumb Bunny
By:
Barbara Park
Get ready for the most egg-citing event of the spring! Junie B. Jones's friend Lucille is hosting a massive Easter egg hunt at her giant, expensive mansion. The stakes are high, because the winner gets an exclusive playdate to swim in Lucille's heated indoor pool! But the world's funniest first grader has a major problem: she is somehow stuck wearing a giant, embarrassing bunny suit. How is she supposed to run around and find hidden eggs when she keeps tripping over her huge, floppy rabbit feet? Being a dumb bunny is definitely not as easy as it looks, and Junie B. is worried she might just end up with egg on her face. Will her clumsy costume ruin her chances of winning, or will this wild holiday deliver some very un-eggspected surprises? Jump into this hilarious adventure to find out!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Junie B., First Grader (At Last!) / Toothless Wonder
By:
Barbara Park
Get ready for double the laughs with two hilarious first-grade adventures packed into one fantastic book! Junie B. Jones is finally a first grader, but growing up is proving to be a lot more complicated than she expected. In the first story, Junie B. is struggling to adjust to her brand new classroom, a new teacher, and a bunch of unfamiliar classmates. To make matters worse, she cannot read the chalkboard and might actually have to wear glasses! Then, the excitement continues when Junie B. discovers her very first loose tooth. While most kids would be thrilled, she is completely terrified. What if she ends up looking like her toothless Uncle Lou? And who exactly is this mysterious Tooth Fairy everyone keeps talking about? Join the world's funniest student as she tackles the biggest milestones of first grade with her signature sass and hilarious honesty.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
162 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)
By:
Barbara Park
Gobble, gobble! Room One is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast, and everyone is buzzing with excitement. There is even a big contest to see which class can write the absolute best thankful list, and the winners will get a delicious pumpkin pie! But for the world's funniest first grader, Junie B. Jones, being thankful is actually a lot harder than it looks. She definitely is not thankful for Tattletale May, or squishy squash, or wearing scratchy Pilgrim costumes. And pumpkin pie just makes her want to gag! While her classmates are thankful for whipped cream and dog treats, Junie B. is only thankful for her stuffed elephant. Can she and her classmates figure out how to work together and win the contest? Or is this holiday celebration destined to turn into a total Turkey Day Disaster?
6-8 Years
144 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
By:
Barbara Park
Step right up! Junie B. Jones is heading to the school carnival, and she is determined to walk away a winner. It is Carnival Night at the school, and the gymnasium is packed with exciting games and amazing prizes. Junie B. has her heart set on winning something spectacular. But after a disastrous run at the Penny Toss and a totally unfair round at the Fishing Booth, she starts to panic that she might go home completely empty-handed. Finally, her luck changes when she wins the famous Cake Walk! Given the choice of any dessert on the table, Junie B. proudly selects the heaviest cake wrapped in shiny aluminum foil. She is certain it is the best prize of the night. But when she unwraps her glorious treasure, she discovers a horrifying truth: it is a solid, heavy, yucky blucky fruitcake! Now, she must figure out exactly what to do with the worst dessert in the world.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
By:
Barbara Park
Pack your overnight bag, because Junie B. Jones is heading to her very first sleepover! When Lucille invites her two best friends for a sleepover party, Junie B. and Grace cannot contain their excitement. They are not just going to any normal house, they are going to Lucille's rich nanna's giant mansion! Junie B. is absolutely certain that spending the night in such a fancy place will be a dream come true. She cannot wait to see all the expensive things and bounce on the giant beds. But as soon as the girls arrive, the fancy sleepover starts to spin hilariously out of control. From exploring rooms they are not supposed to enter to causing chaos in the grand hallways, Junie B. quickly proves that being a party animal in a very strict nanna's house is a recipe for total disaster.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy
By:
Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones has finally figured out exactly what she wants to be when she grows up, but her new career path is about to cause a major hairy disaster. After tagging along with her dad to the local beauty shop, Junie B. is completely fascinated. She gets to help sweep the floors, watch the washing sinks, and see the stylists work their magic. It is the most glamorous place she has ever seen, and she instantly decides she is going to be a beauty shop guy when she gets older. But every great professional needs to practice their skills first. Armed with a pair of scissors, Junie B. sets out to find some willing volunteers. When her bunny slippers and her dog do not make the best clients, she decides to practice on the only person left: herself! Get ready for the worst hair day in kindergarten history as Junie B. learns that cutting hair is much harder than it looks.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren
By:
Barbara Park
There is a brand new student in kindergarten, and he is causing a major commotion among the girls in Room Nine. When a new boy named Warren joins the class, Junie B. Jones decides he is the handsomest guy she has ever seen in her entire life. Naturally, she wants him to be her boyfriend. There is just one giant problem: her best friends Lucille and Grace want him to be their boyfriend, too! To make matters worse, Warren thinks Junie B. is a complete nutball because she cannot stop laughing and rolling around in the grass. Determined to prove she can be a calm and sophisticated lady, Junie B. tries everything she can think of to win his attention. But as the competition between the three friends heats up, she realizes that trying to be someone else is exhausting, and maybe being her own hilarious self is the best choice after all.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
By:
Barbara Park
Do you remember when it was scary to go to school? Meet Junie B. Jones, the world's funniest kindergartner! It is her very first day of kindergarten, and she quickly realizes she has a whole lot to learn. But she does know a few important things. For instance, she knows she cannot stand that meanie Jim. She knows that books, pencil sharpeners, and clay are her absolute favorite things in the whole world. And she definitely knows she hates the color yellow, because it is the exact same color as that stupid, stinky school bus she has to ride! In fact, when the school day ends, Junie B. decides she just will not get on that bus at all. Get ready to laugh out loud as you follow Junie B. on her hilarious first-day adventure!
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
/5
Ten-year-old Howard Jeeter is absolutely certain that his parents have ruined his life. Forced to move across the country to a street with the embarrassing name of Chester Pewe, Howard is struggling to fit in. At his new school, the other kids treat him like he is completely invisible. The only person who pays any attention to him is his new neighbor, Molly Vera Thompson. There is just one problem: Molly is only six years old, and she never, ever stops talking. Howard desperately wants to make friends his own age, but when you are the lonely new kid in town, you cannot always be picky about who wants to hang out with you. As Howard navigates the awkward, hilarious, and sometimes painful challenges of middle school life, he might just discover that true friendship can come from the most unexpected places.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Cheater Pants
By:
Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones knows that breaking the rules is bad, but she is about to discover that doing the right thing can be very confusing. When it comes to schoolwork, Junie B. is absolutely certain about one thing: cheating is just plain wrong. You are never supposed to peek at someone else's test or steal their answers. But what happens when you just need a tiny bit of help with your homework? If a friend lets you copy their paper just this once, that does not actually count as cheating, right? As Junie B. tries to navigate the tricky rules of first grade, she starts to wonder if this whole honesty business is a lot more complicated than she originally thought. Could the world's funniest student accidentally be a giant cheater pants without even realizing it? Join Junie B. as she learns a hilarious and important lesson about doing her own work.
6-8 Years
86 Pages
N/A
/5
Three completely different kids are about to share the most disastrous school day of their lives. Maxie, Rosie, and Earl have absolutely nothing in common. Maxie is a genius who is a little too smart for his own good. Rosie is a notorious tattletale who cannot keep a secret to save her life. And Earl is a nervous wreck who cannot stop laughing whenever he has to read out loud in class. But when all three students find themselves sitting outside the principal's office in total disgrace, they realize they might share a connection after all. Just as they are bracing themselves for the worst punishment imaginable, the school fire alarm suddenly blares. Panicked and desperate to escape their doom, the three unlikely allies make a run for the exit doors and dive straight into the school dumpster. Now, they must work together to survive the mess they have created.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket
By:
Barbara Park
Grab your boots and hold onto your hats, because Junie B. Jones is heading to a real, actual farm! The school year is almost over, and Room Nine is celebrating with an exciting class field trip to a local farm. Most of the kids cannot wait to see the big red barn and pet the live animals, like the fluffy sheep and the little goats. But Junie B. is not thrilled about this adventure at all. She has heard some very terrifying rumors about roosters, and she is absolutely certain that one is going to peck her head to a nub! As she nervously navigates the muddy barnyard, Junie B. is on high alert for any dangerous birds. But between the strange smells, the loud noises, and a surprising encounter with a tiny baby chick, she might just discover that farm life is a lot more fun than she expected.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
/5
How could someone like Mick just be gone? He was the hilarious kid who freaked out his mom by hiding a ceramic eye in a defrosted chicken. He was the kid who did a wild, goofy dance in front of the entire school. And he was the kid who, if only he had worn his bicycle helmet, would still be alive today. Now, thirteen-year-old Phoebe Harte's world has been completely turned upside down. Her twelve-year-old brother is gone, and nothing feels right anymore. As Phoebe navigates the overwhelming waves of grief, she has to figure out how to keep Mick's memory alive while finding a way to heal. Written with incredible candor and deep compassion, this powerful middle-grade story explores the heartbreaking reality of losing a sibling. It is a deeply moving journey filled with genuine sadness, unexpected humor, and, ultimately, a beautiful sense of hope.
9-12 Years
112 Pages
N/A
/5
The world's funniest kindergartener is bursting onto the page in full color, and she is about to become a big sister! Junie B. Jones is getting a brand new baby at her house, and she is not happy about it one bit. As far as she is concerned, babies are loud, boring, and they smell terrible. But her entire attitude changes when Grandma Miller tells her a secret: the new baby is actually a cute little monkey! Suddenly, having a new sibling is the most exciting thing in the world. When Junie B. shares the amazing news at school, her two best friends are so jealous that they offer her everything they own just to see the monkey brother. Now, Junie B. is hatching a brilliant plan to bring her new baby to school for Pet Day. What could possibly go wrong in this hilarious, fully illustrated graphic novel adventure?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
N/A
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Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
By:
Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones has a special talent for staying completely hidden, but her secret skills are about to get her into major trouble. As the best spy in the entire world, Junie B. knows exactly how to stay out of sight. She has sneaky feet, her nose never whistles when she breathes, and she can hide in the dirty clothes hamper without anyone ever noticing. Spying is her absolute favorite hobby. But being a little too sneaky and a little too peeky can lead to some very sticky situations. When Junie B. decides to use her expert spy skills on her kindergarten teacher at the local grocery store, she uncovers a secret that she was definitely not supposed to see. Now, the world's greatest kindergartener must figure out how to handle her top-secret information before her sneaky peeky spying causes a gigantic disaster.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
N/A
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Junie B., First Grader
Aloha-ha-ha!
By:
Barbara Park
Pack your bags and grab your sunglasses, because Junie B. Jones is going on a tropical vacation! The world's funniest first grader and her family are flying all the way to Hawaii. Even better, her teacher Mr. Scary has given her a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her amazing trip. But capturing the perfect vacation pictures is a lot harder than it sounds. What are you supposed to do when you have to deal with grumpy passengers on the airplane? Or when you have a highly unfortunate inner-tube incident at the swimming pool? And let us not even talk about what happens when a wild tropical bird gets tangled right in your hair! Dive into this hilarious chapter book to find out if Junie B.'s island getaway will be picture-perfect, or if it will be completely aloha-horrible!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
N/A
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Meet Rosie Swanson, a fourth-grader who wears "geeky" glasses and might tattle a bit, but only if it helps! Thanks to her, no one's blowing their nose in the water fountain anymore. Now, Rosie has an even bigger plan to make things better for everyone: she's running for fourth-grade president!
With her two best friends by her side, Rosie is ready to launch an amazing campaign. She's up against the most popular kids in class: soccer star Alan Allen and model-wannabe Summer Lynne Jones. Can a "geek" like Rosie win against such tough competition?
Things get really exciting when Alan tries to steal Rosie's fantastic campaign ideas! Oh no! You'll have to read to find out if Rosie can outsmart her rivals and become the leader her class truly needs. Get ready for laughs, clever plans, and a spirited race for the presidency!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Junie B., First Grader (At Last!)
The world's funniest kindergartener is finally moving up in the world, but first grade is bringing a whole bunch of unexpected surprises. Junie B. Jones is officially a first grader at last! She is ready for a brand new school year, but things are not going exactly the way she planned. Being in first grade means adjusting to a completely new classroom, a new teacher, and a bunch of strange kids she has never met before. To make matters worse, when Junie B. tries to read the words written on the chalkboard, everything looks blurry. She cannot seem to see what everyone else is seeing. Now she is facing the most terrifying possibility of all: she might actually have to get glasses! Join Junie B. as she navigates the hilarious and relatable challenges of growing up, making new friends, and learning to see the world in a whole new way.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
96 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime
Love is in the air, but for Junie B. Jones, the holiday of hearts is turning into a gigantic mystery. February fourteenth is just around the corner, and Junie B. cannot wait to celebrate what she calls Valentime's Day. She is incredibly excited to see all the fun little cards she will get from her kindergarten classmates. But when she opens her box, she finds something completely unexpected: a giant, mushy, gushy card from a secret admirer! Junie B. is thrilled, but she is also extremely curious. Who could this mystery guy possibly be? Determined to crack the case, she sets out on a hilarious mission to uncover the identity of her secret classroom crush. However, she quickly discovers that tracking down a secret admirer is much harder than it looks. Join the world's funniest kindergartener as she tries to solve the mushiest mystery of the school year.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
80 Pages
N/A
/5
Junie B., First Grader
Boo... and I Mean It!
Meet the world's funniest first grader, Junie B. Jones, just in time for the scariest night of the year. It is Halloween, and everyone is excited about candy and costumes. But Junie B. has a big problem. She is actually terrified to go trick-or-treating.
What if the witches and monsters roaming the neighborhood are not just kids in masks? What if they are totally real? Junie B. is definitely not taking any chances with pumpkins that have sharp carved teeth, because who knows if they want to eat your feet. And do not even get her started on the mystery of candy corn, which is definitely not made of real corn. Her mom wants her to pick out a fun costume, but Junie B. knows she needs something incredibly scary to keep all the creepy creatures far away from her.
Follow along as Junie B. navigates her hilarious fears and tries to figure out how to survive the spookiest holiday. With her signature sassy honesty and wild imagination, this classic chapter book guarantees endless laughs. You will want to ride along for every silly, spooky moment of this trick-or-treating adventure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
96 Pages
N/A
/5
