First chapter books recommended for children in grades. The series, which had its 27th installment in february, has, like the harry potter. Theres lots of fun farm stuff there, and even real alive animals you can pet. Its unusual to find that sort of divide for early chapter books. At recess when she is playing someone steels her mittens. Park, one of the funniest writers around brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter. We have tried to find other interesting books similar to the style of the junie b jones series but to no avail. Then check out one of these other books that would definitely get the junie b. If you want to find out if she gets her mittens back you have to read this book. Jones is not a crook by barbara park a girl named junie b. Jones and her classmates sometimes chase or push each other on the playground or on the school bus. Since her 1992 debut, children have loved reading about junie b. Jones series and then go to sad books like mick harte was here.
Jones books and if they get kids reading and interested in books, well how bad can they really be. She invites the reader to follow along with her as she completely overwhelms everything in her path at new yorks plaza hotel where she lives on the tippytop floor. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughingand readingfor over 20 years. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading junie b. Jones, you may enjoy these other humorous stories that are part of a series. Junie b in her pocket by park, barbara 2000 room nine is taking a field trip to a farm. Jones books with your guided reading groups or book clubs, youll be happy to know that i have started a collection of book companions for the series. And after reading series books that i still think about 30 years later like anne of green gables, pippi longstocking, and the boxcar children.
Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughingand. Early chapter books for kids ages magic early chapter books perfect for kids ages who have just started reading chapter books. Jones is a beauty shop guy is the eleven book in the junie b. Joness second boxed set ever books 58 by barbara park paperback 2002.
So a lot of my characters feel just as special to me as junie b. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation. With over 50 million books in print, barbara parks new york times bestselling chapter book series, junie b. Jones is a childrens book series written by barbara park and illustrated by denise brunkus. Mar 10, 2016 explore lplyouths board if you like junie b. Jones series are typical things that young children either directly encounter in their daily lives or fantasize encountering such as being left behind by a school bus. Jones series by barbara park, and illustrated by denise brunkus. Jones and the stupid smelly bus by barbara park grades. Laugh yourself silly with the worlds funniest kindergartnerjunie b. But in general, kids in the series talk about fighting more than they. See more ideas about chapter books, books and my books. Published by random house from 1992 to 20, the stories begin with junie b. Each book companion contains comprehension questions for each chapter, a themedresponse page to match each book, and a handful of reading response sheets. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughingand readingfor more than twenty years.
Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughingand readingfor over 20 ye. Dec 11, 2017 this is a live reading of party animal. Jones, the star of this 1955 classic introduces us to her life through her own ofteninvented words. Jones is based on a character named molly vera thompson from the kid in the red jacket.
The turning point was when i asked lyra if she wanted to act like or talk like junie b. These great series are good for kids who want more books like junie b. First grader chapter books by barbara park for ages 6 7 8 level 23, guided level m in great readable condition, no major problems. She laughs out loud as she reads and is totally engrossed in the story. Jones in that they dont all feature sassy girl protagonists with poor grammar they are all appealing, funny books that kids will like. Jones box set 2 kindle edition by park, barbara, brunkus, denise. I bought a bunch of books for my daughter age 6 to read, and she likes the junie b. Jones that kids will enjoy reading and wont annoy parents. Because what if she looks like toothless uncle lou.
These book companions work well for guided reading groups, book clubs, partner work, and more. While the series on this list are not necessarily books like junie b. Magic early chapter books perfect for kids ages who have just started reading chapter books. Some of the beginning chapter book series on this book list are new, but others i have plucked from a few of my previous book lists. Juniper beatrice jones starts out as a five yearold kindergarten student. Anyhow, this resulted in the safeguarding of nearly every copy of the kindergarten series, and a few keepers from the first grade edition yes junie b. Jones more than me, and by the way, the b stands for beatrice, but she doesnt like beatrice. If you liked junie b jones monroe county public library, indiana. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation its me its me its junie b.
But arent there better books to make new readers love reading. Even though im 11 and a little old for these books, i still like them. If you liked junie b jones monroe county public library. Jones, has been keeping kids laughingand readingfor more than twentyfive years. These beautifully illustrated chapter books for brand new readers are. She lives with her parents, baby brother ollie and dog tickle. Jones has attitude with a capital amuch like the capital b in. More information alternative series of books like junie b. In the opening sentences of that book, she declares, my name is junie b. If your children love these early chapter books, theyre sure to enjoy these printables and activities. This is a great easy chapter book for kids just beginning to read chapter books with bright and friendly illustrations to match. Jones is the main character in a series of childrens books by american author barbara park. If you liked junie b jones more children staff picks.
Kindergarten is where you go to meet new friends and not watch tv. Most junie b books contain some language and name calling you may not want your younger kids using, such as stupid and dumbbunny. The truth is, i usually end up liking almost all the characters in my books. Jones and the stupid smelly bus by barbara park fictiondb. Cause it was your first day and you didnt know anything. Do you have your own little bossypants whos already polished off all the books in author barbara parks popular chapter book series. But in general, kids in the series talk about fighting more than they actually fight. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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