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Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket

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My daughter discovered the Junie B. Jones books sometime in the middle of her elementary grade years. She is now in 7th grade, and still eagerly awaits each new addition to the series. We have had the most fun sharing them together. Long after she didn't really feel the need for me to read to her at bedtime anymore, we still spent that precious time reading the newest book to each other whenever we brought one home. I cherish not only that opportunity, but the fact that certain expressions or phrases or word combinations that come up in everyday life will remind both of us: "that sounds like Junie B. Jones!" It happens more often that one would think, and we have an instant inside joke that we can chuckle over together. Sometimes an awkward or difficult moment can be gotten through more easily because one of us will adopt Junie B's way of expressing her feelings. I must comment on the complaints about the grammar. I agree that it is not poor grammar - it is just Junie's unique way of naming and expressing from her naive point of view. If a parent feels worried that her child will be confused or mislead by Junie's usage, perhaps it is best to wait a year or two before reading these books, when the child can better appreciate Junie's naive, childlike viewpoint. In fact, it is all the more funny as the reader gets older and can better appreciate how really innocent she is at her kindergarten level. We all have our memories of how blind we were to certain realities of life when we were little. Thanks to Barbara Park, Junie B. Jones tells us how it is for her in the most hilarious way!

My 6 year old son didn't care for reading until I bought a few of the Junie B. Jones books. They are very funny and entertaining and keep the kids interested. We have every Junie B. book and are always on the look out for new ones. These books are interesting enough, have large enough print and are the perfect length for my son to read alone. They gave him the self-confidence he needed to realize that he could read the book without help and that it was actually fun. My son also asks to read Junie B. to his 4 year old sister. He also enjoys picking out the grammar errors and laughes at that silly kindergartner. My kids enjoy trying to mimic Junie B.'s cute sayings like "Speedy quick" etc. My husband and I also enjoy reading Junie B. Jones. Great family reading!

We love Junie B.! Every Friday one of the girls (aged 7 & 9) will bring a Barbara Park book home from the library and she gets to read it to all of us. Junie B. is great because it is written as though she (Junie B) is speaking to you and telling you about her day.

In this book school is about over and Room 9 is going a field trip -- to a FARM. Everyone is excited except Junie B. In Junie B. Smells Something Fishy that Meannie Jim told her roosters will peck your head to a nub. And too bad for her 'cause she saw the TV show called When Ponies Attack and now she is mortal afraid of ponies. That's not the worst of it. . .they have roosters AND ponies on farms! Her mother and father, Mrs. and the farmer all talk Junie B. into going on the trip. She has a great time and falls in love with Peep, a fuzzy yellow chick until she finds out that this soft, little, yellow ball will turn into a rooster.

My daughter-in-law is a teacher in Casey, Illinois. She had this book and told me I would enjoy reading it. So I sat at the kitchen table and read this book to my granddaughters, who had already heard it a few times. I laughed, they laughed and we had a marvelous hour or so reading and discussing Junie B. It is wonderful because it is so true to childhood ideals. I certainly can relate to some of her situations and I am 70 yrs. old. Thanks for Junie B.

My children, ages 4 and 6, are at a stage where they love silly stories, and people doing silly things. A librarian recommended the Junie B. Jones series, and we're so glad she did. These books deal with situations that a young child will encounter--mean kids, riding on the bus, things turning out differntly from the way you thought they would--in a humorous way, supported by understanding adults. We read them aloud, over and over, and my kids still giggle at Junie B.'s antics. I use Junie's age-appropriate grammar to talk about word choices and idioms. We also explore alternative actions she could have taken when she gets in trouble or is disappointed. We've read them all and can't wait for the next one.

Juine B. Jones is the funniest kindergardener in the world. she Has a lot of personality and spunk. I love her I have read all of her books and I adored everyone.I think this book is for all ages. Everyone can read it and they will love every second of it. When i was in second grade my teacher gave me Junie b. jones has a monster under her bed and after I read that book I ...got all of the other Junie B. Jones books and they were just a good. Now my younger Sister grace LOVES them and only needs one more book to read of Junie and she has read all of them. I really suggest that you read this book.

book appears to have chocolate milk or some foreign substance spilled and dried on cover. Very nasty.

I read this book to my 4 year old daughter tonight. I really don't understand the appeal of Junie B. Jones. The grammar in this book is appalling. I am working to teach my daughter new words - not horrible abominations of words she already knows (bestest, pologies, runned...the list goes on and on). I was also taken aback at the choice of words. "Stupid", "kill you to death" and of course all the discussion about a rooster pecking your head into a nub.

This was our first Junie B. Jones book and it will also be our last.

Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket
By Barbara

My book is about a girl named Junie B. Jones who goes to a farm. And she is afraid to go there because she is afraid of ponies. Then her mom said she should like ponies. After that she is afraid of roosters, because a boy said they would make your head a nub. At the farm she finds a chick that will become a rooster. Will Junie face her fears or be a chicken?

I like this book because it was hilarious and cute. The author drew me into the book. It was a gripping book because it was a cliffhanger.

The lesson the author sent out was face your fears and stand up and believe in yourself. That is what Junie B.Jones had to learn.

Junie B. Jones a Peep in her Pocket

If you like Junie B. Jones books check out this one. It is by Barbara Parks. It is a cute book. It is about a girl named Junie. She has a duckling in her pocket and she tried to keep him quiet the whole day. I like this book because it was the best Junie B. Jones book I have ever read. I learned never to keep a duck in my pocket.
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