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  July 1992
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JUNIE B. JONES
by Barbara Park

Titles in Order of Publication:

JUNIE B. JONES AND THE STUPID SMELLY BUS (#1)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679826424
Ages 4-8
69 pages

It's Junie B.'s first day of kindergarten but she's not happy that she has to ride the bus to school. The bus is so big, and noisy, and full of kids she doesn't know. They look mean, too. And then there's that scary door that might squish you, if you're not careful!

When she finally gets to school, Junie B. makes up her mind, right then and there --- she's not going to ride that dreadful bus back home, no matter what! She dreams up a great plan, but as you'll soon see, Junie B.'s plans usually wind up causing a whole lot of trouble!


JUNIE B. JONES AND A LITTLE MONKEY BUSINESS (#2)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679838864
Ages 4-8
68 pages

Junie B. isn't thrilled when her parents tell her there will soon be a new baby in the house. "Babies smell like P.U." she complains. When her baby brother finally arrives, Junie B.'s grandma says he's a "cute little monkey," so Junie B. figures that's pretty fantastic!. They have a baby monkey! She might even bring him to school on Pet Day! Of course, Junie B. isn't about to let things stop there. At school she starts taking bids from her friends to see who will get to see the "monkey" first --- a locket, a sweater, she's really taking in some great stuff! But just when things seem to be going well... You guessed it. She winds up in the principal's office. Junie B.'s in big trouble again!


JUNIE B. JONES AND HER BIG FAT MOUTH (#3)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679844074
Ages 4-8
69 pages

Junie B. loves to think out loud. She's already been sent to Principal for shooting off her big fat mouth. She says things like she doesn't understand the Pledge of Allegiance, and she's shocked that Mickey Mouse isn't real. And now, just in time for Job Day at school, she's told the whole class that she plans to have the "bestest job in the whole wide world." What could it be? Knowing Junie B., it's bound to be something wildly hilarious.


JUNIE B. JONES AND SOME SNEAKY PEEKY SPYING (#4)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679851011
Ages 4-8
66 pages

Junie B. is sure she is a super sleuth, especially because she has "sneaky feet" that don't make noise when she walks. She starts by spying on her family, scaring her grandpa half to death. When her mother puts a stop to her snooping, she decides to spy on Mrs. She follows her to the grocery store, but totally misunderstands what she sees. As a result she causes a lot of embarrassment for everyone, and super big trouble for herself. And, naturally, Junie B. finds herself in the principal's office, again!


JUNIE B. JONES AND THE YUCKY BLUCKY FRUITCAKE (#5)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679866949
Ages 4-8
71 pages

It's Carnival Night at school and Junie B. plans on winning lots and lots of prizes. But every game she tries to play ends in disaster; she just keeps losing. All the kids are laughing at her because she was so sure she was gonna be the best at everything. Finally Junie B. wins the cake walk, and she selects a special prize that's wrapped in shiny aluminum foil. Anything that pretty just has to be the best cake in the bunch, right? Wrong! Her winning cake is the yuckiest one imaginable --- a fruitcake. What will she do now?


JUNIE B. JONES AND THAT MEANIE JIM'S BIRTHDAY (#6)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679866957
Ages 4-8
85 pages

Junie B. is the only one in her class not invited to that meanie Jim's birthday party. It isn't that she really likes Jim, she doesn't! But not to be invited, well, that's just so embarrassing. She's so upset she plans to get even by having her own birthday party. But what can she possibly do at her party that will top what that awful Jim is planning?


JUNIE B. JONES LOVES HANDSOME WARREN (#7)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679866965
Ages 4-8
71 pages

There's a new boy in kindergarten, and Junie B. is in love. His name is Warren and she thinks he's the handsomest boy she's ever seen. How will she be able to win his heart? She goes on a mission to remake herself into the girl of Warren's dreams. But when Junie B. has a plan, watch out! There's bound to be some hilarious times ahead.


JUNIE B. JONES HAS A MONSTER UNDER HER BED (#8)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679866973
Ages 4-8
69 pages

Junie B. wishes she never heard what Paulie Allen Puffer said at school. He said that drooling monsters live under everybody's bed. Even though Mom and Dad assure her there's no such thing, she knows they exist, because she found drool on her pillow. And now Junie B. can't get to sleep because she's afraid the monster will crawl out when she's sleeping and... Oh! It's too horrible to think about! How will Junie B. ever sleep again?


JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK (#9)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679883428
Ages 4-8
67 pages

Finders, keepers --- losers, weepers. Everyone knows that right? But Junie B. is mad when she loses her furry black mittens, and they aren't in the Lost and Found. She loves those mittens because her grandpa gave them to her. Why would someone find Junie B.'s new mittens and keep them? That's not fair! But when Juni B. finds a cool new pen on the floor, she's sure she should be allowed to keep it. It makes things even, right? Right?


JUNIE B. JONES IS A PARTY ANIMAL (#10)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 067988663X
Ages 4-8
71 pages

Junie B.'s pal Lucille is having a slumber party at her nanna's house and Junie B. can't wait to get there. Lucille's nanna has a huge house. Unfortunately, Nanna's house is full of pretty things that are easy to break. Before leaving for the party, Junie B.'s parents tell her she has to know the rules of staying overnight at someone else's house: things like no running, no head-butting, no talking-back. Junie B. can't imagine what could possibly go wrong, it's a party! Unfortunately for poor Junie B., she's about to find out.


JUNIE B. JONES IS A BEAUTY SHOP GUY (#11)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679889310
Ages 4-8
67 pages

Junie B. has decided what she wants to be when she grows up. A beauty shop guy! It can't be that hard, right? All the same, she might need a little practice, so she tries out her haircutting and styling skills on her fuzzy bunny slippers. That wasn't so bad was it? Next she tries to style her dog, who isn't exactly volunteering. Now it's time to try out her skills on a real person --- herself! Do you want to take a guess how this will turn out?


JUNIE B. JONES SMELLS SOMETHING FISHY (#12)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0679891307
Ages 4-8
66 pages

When "Mrs." announces that the class will have a Pet Day, Junie B. is thrilled. But then she finds out that no dogs are allowed at school. What pet can she bring, if she can't bring her dog, Tickle? Junie B. decides she'll have to be creative and come up with something else. Will it be a jar of ants or wiggly worms? What about the big fish that her grandpa caught on his fishing trip? Perfect! At least it would have been perfect, if her grandma hadn't decided to freeze it so they can eat it later. Now what? With Junie B. Jones, you just never know --- but you can bet she'll come up with something!


JUNIE B. JONES IS (ALMOST) A FLOWER GIRL (#13)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375800387
Ages 4-8
68 pages

Junie B. is in a real funk. Her boyfriend dumped her, and when she tells her mother, she replies that Junie is too young for boys. Too young! Junie B. is tired of being treated like a baby. Why, she's a giant compared to her baby brother, so she's practically a grownup lady. She has to find someway to prove to everyone just how grownup she is.

Then Junie B. finds out her Aunt Flo is getting married, and she is so excited. Her girlfriends have all been flower girls in weddings, so she'll be a flower girl too! That'll show her mom and dad how grownup she is. The problem is, her aunt already has someone for the job. After Aunt Flo sees how disappointed she is, she tells Junie that she can be an alternate. That helps a little. She gets to buy a beautiful long dress, and sparkly shoes. But she's determined to play a larger part in Aunt Flo's wedding somehow --- and a determined Junie B. can only mean one thing. Trouble!


JUNIE B. JONES AND THE MUSHY GUSHY VALENTIME (#14)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375800395
Ages 4-8
69 pages

Junie B. Jones can't wait to exchange "Valentime's Day" cards with her class. She imagines all the great cards she'll get. But when she opens her box to find a very mushy "valentime" from a secret admirer, Junie B. wonders who could have given it to her. Do you have any idea?? It won't stay a mystery for long, because Junie B. is going to keep digging until she finds out the truth!


JUNIE B. JONES HAS A PEEP IN HER POCKET (#15)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375800409
Ages 4-8
67 pages

It's almost the end of school, and Junie B.'s class is going on a field trip to a farm. Everyone is excited about it, everyone that is, but Junie B. She knows that farms can have cows, pigs and lambs; all kinds of fun things to see. But they have roosters too, and she knows all about those roosters! Meanie Jim brought one to class and told them how roosters can peck your head. In fact, he told Junie B. that they can tell if she's afraid, and "roosters always peck the scaredy-heads first." Oh, brother! Junie B. never wants to go to a farm. Will she survive the class field trip without getting pecked to pieces?


JUNIE B. JONES IS CAPTAIN FIELD DAY (#16)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375802916
Ages 4-8
66 pages

When the teacher explains to the kindergarten class about field day, she tells them it doesn't matter who wins or loses the games. The idea is just to have fun, show good sportsmanship, and enjoy the sunshine. Junie B. isn't so sure. Why bother to have contests if you don't want to win? Since she's been chosen team captain for Room 9, she decides she'll work hard to make sure her team is the kindergarten champions. But as the day goes along, Room 8 keeps winning everything. Will Junie B. be able to find her super powers and help her team to victory?


JUNIE B. JONES IS A GRADUATION GIRL (#17)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375802924
Ages 4-8
69 pages

Room 9 is getting ready to graduate from kindergarten, and their teacher has passed out graduation outfits. The kids love the beautiful white caps and gowns, but "Mrs." cautions them to leave them in the box so they won't get dirty. But, of course, Junie B. Jones just has to take it out and show it to her stuffed animals. It can't hurt to take it out for a second, just to see how it looks, can it?

But before she puts her cap and gown safely back in the box, her Raggedy Ann complains that she's hot and thirsty. So Junie B. brings her some grape juice, and they all take a sip. And then they drip. And before you can say, "oops"... What on earth will Junie B.'s teacher say about her purple spotted cap and gown?


JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER (AT LAST!) (#18)
by Barbara Park illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375802932
Ages 4-8
96 pages

She's finally made it! Junie B. Jones is in first grade. But as far as she's concerned, first grade isn't all it's cracked up to be. In fact, it's a big flop. First, there's her friend Lucille. Junie B. was thrilled to see a face she knew in Room One, but Lucille is behaving strangely and doesn't seem to want to hang around with her anymore. Then there's the teacher, Mr. Scary. What a name! The first day he assigns everyone to write in these journals, which Junie B. finds very boring. So far, it's not adding up to a very exciting year.

Things only get worse when Mr. Scary discovers that Junie B. has trouble seeing the chalkboard. Now she has to get glasses. Glasses! She just knows the whole class will be laughing at her. How is she ever going to make friends if she looks like a goonie bird?


JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: Boss of Lunch (# 19)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375815171
Ages 4-8
80 pages

Junie B. couldn't wait to get to school and show everyone her new lunch box. There are pictures of baby birds on the outside, and inside is a thermos. Junie B. proudly tells all her friends that a "brought" lunch is always better than a "bought" lunch, but she can't believe her eyes when they all get in the lunch line instead of following her to a table. It seems the class of Room One would much rather have a hoagie sandwich and a sugar cookie. And even more surprising --- Mrs. Gutzman, the lady who used to bring cookies to her kindergarten class, is behind the lunch counter!

Bubbly, sassy Junie B. Jones is about to start another fun adventure when she gets permission to help Mrs. Gutzman in the lunch room at her school. Best of all, she'll get to wear an apron, plastic mitts, and a hairnet! With a cool outfit like that, Junie B. will be a real professional lunch maker! But as fans know all to well, nothing ever goes real smoothly when Junie B. Jones is in the middle of the action. You'll have to read this latest adventure to see what kind of mess Junie B. gets herself into this time.


JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: Toothless Wonder (# 20)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375802959
Ages 6-9
96 pages

Junie B. Jones is very sad that one of her top front teeth is loose. First, she worries that she might look like her toothless Uncle Lou. Then, she begins to wonder about the tooth fairy - who really is this woman and what does she do with the teeth she takes? Junie would love to find the answers to all her questions.


JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: Cheater Pants (# 21)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375823018
Ages 4-8
96 pages

Junie B. Jones has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It's just plain wrong! But what about copying someone else's homework? That's not cheating, right? After all, homework isn't even a test! And speaking of tests, what if a friend shares an answer that you didn't even ask for? Sharing definitely isn't cheating . . . is it? Perhaps this cheating business is more complicated than Junie B. thought. Could she be a cheater pants and not even know it?


JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: One Man Band (# 22)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375825223
Ages 4-8
96 pages

It's time for the first-grade kickball tournament, and Room One is ready! Unfortunately there's a problem. You see, Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and she can't play on the team. What will she do now? She definitely doesn't want to be a cheerleader. But wait! Maybe she can be in Sheldon's halftime show! This would guarantee her lots and lots of attention. All eyes would be on her, and she would be the star! With Junie B. in the spotlight, what can possibly go wrong?


JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: Shipwrecked (# 23)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375828044
Ages 4-8
96 pages

Room One is putting on a play about explorers looking for the New World --- and Junie B. Jones thinks she might be the star of the entire production! But sailing the ocean blue is not as easy as it looks, because problems are constantly occurring. Can this play be saved? Will the ships ever get to land? Or is Room One in for a disaster at sea they will never forget?


JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: Boo…and I MEAN It! (# 24)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375828060
Ages 4-8
96 pages

It's Halloween! But here's the trouble. Junie B. Jones is afraid to go trick-or-treating. What if witches and monsters are actually real? And what if pumpkins with sharp teeth can eat your feet? And don't even get her started on the candy corn problem. So how is Junie B. supposed to enjoy this scary holiday? But then --- with a little help from a friend --- she gets an idea for a costume guaranteed to outscare even the creepiest competition.


JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! (P.S. SO DOES MAY.) (# 25)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN: 0375828087
Ages 4-8
128 pages

It's holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate --- like making elf costumes and singing joyful songs. But how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? Also, when everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! Maybe, just maybe, a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves.


Book Cover Art JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: ALOHA-HA-HA! (#26)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN-10: 0375834036
ISBN-13: 9780375834035
Ages 4-8
128 pages

Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii! And Mr. Scary is giving Junie an actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy. What if your airplane is full of grouchy ladies? And what if there is an unfortunate inner tube incident at the swimming pool? Will Junie B.'s vacation end up picture perfect? Or will her trip to Hawaii be aloha-horrible?


Book Cover Art JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: DUMB BUNNY (#27)
by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus
Random House
ISBN-10: 0375838090
ISBN-13: 9780375838095
Ages 4-8
128 pages

Lucille is having an Easter Egg Hunt at her expensive mansion. And the winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille's heated indoor swimming pool! But here's the problem. How did Junie B. get stuck wearing a big dumb bunny suit? And how can she possibly find eggs when she keeps tripping over her huge big rabbit feet? Being a dumb bunny is definitely not as easy as it looks. Will Junie B. end up with egg on her face? Or will the day deliver some very uneggspected results?

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