Independent Reading Level : 1st grade - 4th grade
Awards/ Honors : New York times bestselling

These were some of my favorite books as a young reader! ( )

Barbara Park started this series with a character who was starting her first day of Kindergarten. Junie B. Jones can be seen through the series being involved in many different situations. Situations that some readers may find themselves in. Each book of the series will keep the reader on their toes. Many writing prompts can come from these books and they are fit for students from first grade to fifth. ( )

From School Library Journal

This recording gives the full flavor of Barbara Park's delightful character, Junie B. The recording includes Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Random, 1992), Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (Random, 1993), Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business (Random, 1993), and Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying (Random, 1994).These stories take us inside the kindergartner's mind as we get to know the fears, frustrations and reasoning of an "almost 6" year old. Lana Quintal's narration is outstanding, and her voice is perfect as the sassy Junie B. Listeners are always aware which character is speaking by the seemingly effortless changes in modulation that Quintal uses. The Junie B. Jones series is wildly popular with the first through third grade set. This recorded book will delight students, and could be used to good advantage as a read-along for new or struggling readers. The quality of this recording is outstanding, and Quintal's narration provides sufficient interest to hold listeners attention to the end. An important addition to elementary school and public libraries serving the needs of emerging readers.
Jackie Ives, Corinth Elementary School, Shawnee Mission, KS

This is another book that I did not read until I arrived in Lit Block. It is a classic that I did not experience until I got older. I did like reading a few of her books. This is another book I would incorporate in the classroom as a book to read when they get done with classwork. ( )