Synopses & Reviews
Its a week in “Pair-o-Dice!”
Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii! And ha! Mr. Scary is giving Junie a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy. Cause what if your airplane is full of grouchy ladies? And what if there is an unfortunate inner tube incident at the swimming pool? (And, oh my! Lets not even mention what happens if a tropical bird gets tangled in your hair!) Will Junie B.s vacation end up picture perfect? Or will her trip to Hawaii be aloha-horrible?
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
Meet the World's Funniest First Grader Junie B. Jones
It s a week in Pair-o-Dice With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park s
New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing and reading for over 20 years In the 26th Junie B. Jones book, Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii And ha Mr. Scary is giving Junie a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy. Cause what if there is an unfortunate inner tube incident at the swimming pool? (And, oh my Let's not even
mention what happens if a tropical bird gets tangled in your hair ) Will Junie B. s vacation end up picture perfect? Or will her trip to Hawaii be aloha-horrible?
USA TODAY "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set."
Publisher's Weekly "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B. and reading are lots of fun."
Kirkus Reviews "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world .A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud."
Time Magazine "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."
From the Hardcover edition."
Synopsis
Halloween with Junie B. has got to be a scream! Get ready for a "Halloweenie" adventure with the world's funniest first grader!
"Despite Junie B.'s ascent to the rigors of first grade, Park's feisty, funny heroine retains her trademark use of language, mirthful malapropisms, and essential larger-than-life personality."--"Kirkus Reviews
"First grade offers a whole year of exciting possibilities for Junie B. . . . As always, Park is in touch with what kids know and how they feel."--"School Library Journal
"From the Hardcover edition.
About the Author
BARBARA PARK is best known as the author of the wildly popular
New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Barbara once said, “I’ve never been sure whether Junie B.’s fans love her in spite of her imperfections…or because of them. But either way, she’s gone out into the world and made more friends than I ever dreamed possible.”
Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here!
Barbara Park was born in New Jersey in 1947 and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband, Richard, raised two sons. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.
Denise Brunkus's entertaining illustrations have appeared in over 50 books, including each Junie B. title. She lives in Massachussetts with her husband and daughter.
From the Hardcover edition.