Customer Reviews

Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

I just love the Junie B. Jones series. In fact, I have every single book. I have read them all about 20 times. Even being a 4th grader, I will still laugh out loud at Junie B. Back to Junie B. Tootless wonder. I gave it five stars because I like how Junie B. has "issues" with tooth fairy. There are also a few othe parts that stick out to me. What really made me laugh was that Junie B. thought that if she went into to the classroom with her tooth missing, that poeple would throw fruit at her. Junie B. makes me rember what I was like when I lost my 1st upper tooth.I also really like how Park liked tied together the beggening and end.She did this by at the beggening having a speaker come in and teach them about recycling.Then at the end when Junie B. finds money under her pillow, her baby brother Ollie gets a bit of his first tooth. Junie B. thinks that the tooth fairy recycles her tooth and gives it to her baby brother. To sum it up, I think that this is a great book for any age.

As a grandmother of a 6-year old who just lost her first front tooth, I found this story to be as much fun to read as my granddaughter. We took turns reading it and she wanted to read it all over again right away. She is now reading it to Daddy and herself. Many parts left me laughing out loud (maybe not the ones she found funny). This book is really well written and tons of fun. Definitely "Show and Tell" material!

Children relate immediately to the "lost tooth" and the "tooth fairy" and related circumstances involving this situation. The loss of a tooth is an experience everyone understands. The "ups and downs" regarding the tooth fairy add humor and unresolved conflict that hold interest.
Evelyn Horan ...

I highly reccomend the Junie B. series to kids of all ages! Many parents complain about Junie's language skills. But twhen you listen to a 1st grader talk, they do say, "'Cause" and "Me" instead of "I", for example. Really listen to the kids. I'm a 6th grader, and my teacher still catches us every once in a while mixing up the "Me" and "I". Geeze oh man!!!! Parents rating this series a 1 star need to lighten up! GET OVER IT!!! Don't go telling other parents to not use this series. Junie's FUNNY!!!! That's what kids want to read! Using the improper language also makes this series unique. After reading Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder and the other First Grader's I was happy that Junie was improving her language talking. But her jorunal writings do relate to a 4th grader's. I doubt a 7-year-old could write like this. Overall, I reccomend this series to kids of ALL ages. And this book to kids nervous about loosing teeth and are worried about the Tooth Fariy.

(...). I was worried about loosing a top tooth. My dad bought me this book and I read it. It was very helpful. I say that this is a book EVERYBODY will like. I have a big sister named Jessie (...) and reads Junie B. She likes her and thinks that these are the best books. I do too. My teacher at school reads them to my class. He likes the whole series just like my class. Thanks, Junie B.! From, Karla T., of Naples, FL U.S.A.

This is one of my favorite Junie B Jones books. It really addressed some of the oh so important social issues surrounding first grade and losing teeth, and worrying about how you're going to look. My first grade daughter has a loose tooth at the time we started reading it, and she really related to it well.

I can't imagine more inappropriate reading for a 5-8 year old. These books are loaded with poor grammar, individual words that are too advanced and, on top of that, they encourage bad behavior. Avoid this series.

I have read this book a bunch of times to my children. They absolutely love these books! I have to say I like them myself even though there has been a few times I wasn't so happy with my children. One of my girls decided that she was going to cut her hair because Junie did in one of her books. Well, we don't do that in our house so that didn't go over to well.

Otherwise these books are great! You can't help but laugh at her tactics. She is a fun character every child can enjoy!

I highly recommend this book!

Peggy Headings
(Author of "The Adventures of the Muffin Family")

The "Toothless Wonder" book is a good one. In our family, my daughter had all kinds of issues about losing teeth. Barbara Parks handles this topic in a kid-like manner. It's a fun read, like all of the Junie B. books.

To parents who are considering Junie B. books: just like we tell our kids, give it one try...if you don't like it, you don't have to read any more. However, many of you will find the Junie B. Jones books terrific. They are perfect for kindergarten through second grade girls, especially if you are reading with them as a family so you can discuss Junie B's antics. There are many different topics that the books address; pick one that's applicable to you and try it out. Some are funnier than others. As with anything, different story/writing styles appeal to different personality types. Don't reject the books without trying them due to some of the written comments below. The "grammar police parents" may simply need to lighten up; they'd probably reject Huckleberry Finn, too.

Of course, Junie B. books are NOT Mark Twain novels, to say the least; they are not literary masterpieces. They are simply fun, entertaining, wholesome, and engaging.

When Junie B. is in first grade, she has to start writing in a journal. Those entries are usually at the beginning of each chapter. Junie B's writing is often the best and funniest part of the book. She misspells many words and corrects (sloppily, of course) the spelling in the journal. Her thoughts are simply comical and, at times, endearing. The journals help the reader get in Junie B.'s head.

Junie B's antics are hysterical and ridiculous. She gets kids to look outside of themselves and provides a wonderful stepping stone for involved parents to have meaningful conversations with their kids as to what actually is proper behavior, what someone could/should say in a situation, how to control themselves, etc. The adults in Junie B's life also make good conversation pieces ("how could they help Junie B. differently?", "how could they react better?", etc.). I can't tell you how much conversation Junie B. has generated in our family. Junie B. can be a terrific example of what NOT to do. Most children are smart enough to understand Junie B's limitations. Through a humorous story, they understand how Junie B. could have done something differently.

The first book "JBJ and the Stupid Smelly Bus" struck a nerve with us because my daughter was having trouble with riding the bus in kindergarten...she thought the bus smelled awful, among other things...this was before we had even known about Junie B. Jones. I tripped over this book in the book store later that year. We read it together and loved it. It got my daughter thinking about her struggle in a humorous way and helped her feel that she wasn't "alone" and would make it through (she adjusted quite well, although she still thinks the bus stinks...she's right, too)...and we discovered a whole line of books she could enjoy along the way.

She is now almost 8 (second grade) and she has learned to love reading BECAUSE of the Junie B. stories. They were the catalyst. Earlier, she was struggling to read independently, but now reads everything she can get her hands on. Junie B. books spurred her on. Even my almost 10 year old son, who has always been an extremely advanced reader, has enjoyed listening to Junie B's adventures (when he was much younger, he embraced the Magic Treehouse books with gusto). We all read Junie B. together because I enjoy them, too (I've already preordered the new May 2004 book)...we laugh and talk together during reading and afterward. My husband enjoys listening, too. Junie B. has helped the kids develop their wonderful sense of humor. My daughter reads the books herself over and over again. Her friends read them and they actually have book discussions together!

The Junie B. books are very simple with short chapters written in language for younger kids (approx. 5-8); they are very quick reads for adults and older kids. They are NOT academically-challenging, nor should they be! Like any other book or series, they may not be for everyone. They are simply FUN! Junie B. is a far from perfect character which makes her interesting and a great teaching tool...and she can make parents grateful their own children are as well-behaved as they are in comparison! Just give one a try.

This was my first introduction to Junie B Jones and I was instantly a huge fan. YES...Junie B. tells the story from her very authentic first-grade perspective, and YES as a result, her grammar is less than perfect. But that is what makes it so endearing...AND what seems to strike a chord with my own 6 year old little girl. Junie B. says things like "I did a big sigh" and "My stomach got fluttery" and "I had to wipe the sweaty off my forehead"....it's hilarious! Junie B books have brought a renewed dose of enthusiasm to my new reader...and together, we LAUGH our way through each book and can't wait to start the next one. Two thumbs up, way up, from this mom and daughter!