Synopses & Reviews
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.
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
It's a mushy gushy mystery!
Hurray! February 14—Valentime's Day, as June B. calls it—is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out!
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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 more than twenty years. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation
Meet the World s Funniest Kindergartner Junie B. Jones February 14 Valentime s Day, as Junie B. calls it is just around the corner. Junie B. can t wait to see all the valentimes she ll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out.
USA Today
Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.
Publishers 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
Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty. "
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"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." --Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Celebrate Valentine's Day with the World's Funniest Kindergartner--Junie B. Jones
February 14--Valentime's Day, as Junie B. calls it--is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out.
Barbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold
"Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." --USA Today
"Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud." --Kirkus Reviews
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty." --TIME
Synopsis
"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." --Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park's #1 New York Times-bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold
Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner--Junie B. Jones February 14--Valentime's Day, as Junie B. calls it--is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out.
USA Today:
"Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set."
Publishers 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:
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."
Synopsis
"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun."--Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Celebrate Valentine's Day with the world's funniest kindergartener--Junie B. Jones Barbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold
February 14--Valentime's Day, as Junie B. calls it--is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out. Only guess what? Finding a secret mystery guy is NOT as easy as it sounds Can Junie B. solve this mushy, gushy mystery?
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The world's funniest kindergartner is back in her 14th book just in time for Valentine's Day! When the children in Room Nine exchange valentine cards, Junie B. gets something she never expected--a mushy, gushy "valentime" from an unknown admirer! But who can the secret suitor be?
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Junie B. Jones continues her hilarious adventures through kindergarten in four bestselling books packaged in an adorable boxed set. Includes Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl (#13), Junie B. Jones and the Mushy, Gushy Valentime (#14), Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket (#15), and Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day (#16).
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At last! All 27 Junie B. Jones paperbacks in one amazing package! The box features all-new artwork by Denise Brunkus, so that readers can store their Junie collection in their very own Stupid Smelly Bus.
Synopsis
Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones!
It's a mushy gushy mystery! 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 14th Junie B. Jones book, February 14—Valentime's Day, as June B. calls it—is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out.
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Includes 8 copies each of Be My Valentime (C&A/978-0-385-37302-9) and Mushy Gushy Valentime (DG/978-0-375-80039-9)
About the Author
BARBARA PARK is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. Her Junie B. Jones books are consistently on the
New York Times and
USA Today bestseller lists. Her middle-grade novels, which include
Skinnybones, The Kid in the Red Jacket, My Mother Got Married (and Other Disasters), and
Mick Harte Was Here, have won over 40 children's book awards. She is also the author of the hysterically original
New York Times bestselling picture book
Ma, There's Nothing To Do Here! Ms. Park holds a B.S. in education from the University of Alabama. She has two grown sons, two small grandsons, and a medium-sized dog. She lives with her husband, Richard, in Arizona.
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.