Author Profile
Barbara Park
18 Books
Barbara Park was a beloved American children's author best known for creating the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. Her humorous and relatable stories capture the authentic voice of childhood, following the hilarious misadventures of a spunky young girl navigating school and family life. In addition to her iconic early chapter books, Park wrote several acclaimed middle-grade novels, including The Graduation of Jake Moon.
Books in "Junie B. Jones"
You already know that monsters definitely are not real, right? Mother and Daddy even promised! But if there is no such thing as monsters, then why is there mysterious monster drool on Junie B. Jones's pillow? Oh, no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer from school is actually right, and she really does have a creepy, drooly monster hiding right under her bed? The world's funniest kindergartner is facing her biggest nighttime fear. If Junie B. goes to sleep, the monster might see her feet hanging down and think her piggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages! She is going to need a brilliant plan to protect her toes and banish this beast for good. Grab your flashlight and join Junie B. for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud adventure that proves bedtime can be the wildest part of the day!
6-8 Years
82 Pages
Junie B. Jones has a special talent for staying completely hidden, but her secret skills are about to get her into major trouble. As the best spy in the entire world, Junie B. knows exactly how to stay out of sight. She has sneaky feet, her nose never whistles when she breathes, and she can hide in the dirty clothes hamper without anyone ever noticing. Spying is her absolute favorite hobby. But being a little too sneaky and a little too peeky can lead to some very sticky situations. When Junie B. decides to use her expert spy skills on her kindergarten teacher at the local grocery store, she uncovers a secret that she was definitely not supposed to see. Now, the world's greatest kindergartener must figure out how to handle her top-secret information before her sneaky peeky spying causes a gigantic disaster.
6-8 Years
82 Pages
Grab your boots and hold onto your hats, because Junie B. Jones is heading to a real, actual farm! The school year is almost over, and Room Nine is celebrating with an exciting class field trip to a local farm. Most of the kids cannot wait to see the big red barn and pet the live animals, like the fluffy sheep and the little goats. But Junie B. is not thrilled about this adventure at all. She has heard some very terrifying rumors about roosters, and she is absolutely certain that one is going to peck her head to a nub! As she nervously navigates the muddy barnyard, Junie B. is on high alert for any dangerous birds. But between the strange smells, the loud noises, and a surprising encounter with a tiny baby chick, she might just discover that farm life is a lot more fun than she expected.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
The world's funniest kindergartener is bursting onto the page in full color, and she is about to become a big sister! Junie B. Jones is getting a brand new baby at her house, and she is not happy about it one bit. As far as she is concerned, babies are loud, boring, and they smell terrible. But her entire attitude changes when Grandma Miller tells her a secret: the new baby is actually a cute little monkey! Suddenly, having a new sibling is the most exciting thing in the world. When Junie B. shares the amazing news at school, her two best friends are so jealous that they offer her everything they own just to see the monkey brother. Now, Junie B. is hatching a brilliant plan to bring her new baby to school for Pet Day. What could possibly go wrong in this hilarious, fully illustrated graphic novel adventure?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
It is Pet Day in Room Nine, but Junie B. Jones is facing a major animal emergency! The kindergarten class is having a special day to show off their favorite pets, and everyone is incredibly excited. There is just one gigantic rule that ruins everything: absolutely no dogs allowed! Since Junie B. only has a dog at home, she is completely out of luck. When her parents refuse to buy her a brand new animal just for school, she decides to take matters into her own hands. If she cannot bring a traditional pet, she will just have to find a wild one in nature. Will she bring a jar full of crawling ants? A squiggly earthworm from the garden? Or will she discover something even more surprising? Get ready for a hilarious classroom adventure as Junie B. searches for the perfect, rule-breaking pet to impress her friends.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
Grab your sneakers and a fancy cape, because Junie B. Jones is officially in charge of the biggest sporting event of the year! It is time for the afternoon kindergarten field day, and Junie B. has been chosen as the team captain for Room Nine. She is thrilled to wear a special superhero cape and expects to boss everyone around all day long. However, her teacher quickly explains that a real captain is supposed to cheer for their teammates, not give them orders. Being cheerful turns out to be incredibly difficult, especially when the kids from Room Eight start winning almost every single event! As her team falls further and further behind, Junie B. realizes that being a leader is a lot of hard work. Can Captain Field Day figure out a way to rally her classmates and lead Room Nine to a spectacular victory, or will they be the biggest losers in kindergarten history?
6-8 Years
80 Pages
Junie B. Jones is having a terrible week, and her big mouth is about to get her into the biggest trouble yet. Kindergarten has been unusually rough lately. First, Junie B. got in trouble for shouting out in class without raising her hand. Then, she received a stern lecture for eating a piece of dirty candy she found in the grass. But her biggest problem of all is happening on Monday. It is Job Day at school, and everyone is supposed to dress up as what they want to be when they grow up. In a moment of panic, Junie B. brags to the entire class that she has the absolute bestest job of anyone. There is just one tiny issue: she has absolutely no idea what that job actually is! Now, she has to scramble to invent the most amazing career ever before she has to stand in front of Room Nine.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
There is a brand new student in kindergarten, and he is causing a major commotion among the girls in Room Nine. When a new boy named Warren joins the class, Junie B. Jones decides he is the handsomest guy she has ever seen in her entire life. Naturally, she wants him to be her boyfriend. There is just one giant problem: her best friends Lucille and Grace want him to be their boyfriend, too! To make matters worse, Warren thinks Junie B. is a complete nutball because she cannot stop laughing and rolling around in the grass. Determined to prove she can be a calm and sophisticated lady, Junie B. tries everything she can think of to win his attention. But as the competition between the three friends heats up, she realizes that trying to be someone else is exhausting, and maybe being her own hilarious self is the best choice after all.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
Love is in the air, but for Junie B. Jones, the holiday of hearts is turning into a gigantic mystery. February fourteenth is just around the corner, and Junie B. cannot wait to celebrate what she calls Valentime's Day. She is incredibly excited to see all the fun little cards she will get from her kindergarten classmates. But when she opens her box, she finds something completely unexpected: a giant, mushy, gushy card from a secret admirer! Junie B. is thrilled, but she is also extremely curious. Who could this mystery guy possibly be? Determined to crack the case, she sets out on a hilarious mission to uncover the identity of her secret classroom crush. However, she quickly discovers that tracking down a secret admirer is much harder than it looks. Join the world's funniest kindergartener as she tries to solve the mushiest mystery of the school year.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
80 Pages
Kindergarten graduation is just around the corner, and the kids in Room Nine are incredibly excited! The whole class gets to wear bright, beautiful white graduation gowns for the special ceremony. Their teacher gives them one very strict rule to follow. They must keep the gowns inside their boxes until the big day arrives.
But Junie B. just cannot help herself. She really wants to try on her fancy white gown. Before she knows it, a terrible accident happens! Now her perfect gown is covered in spots and dots.
You will not stop laughing as the world's funniest kindergartner tries to fix her massive mistake. Can she figure out a way to hide the messy disaster, or will her big graduation moment be totally ruined? Put on your cap and gown and join Junie B. for a wildly funny school celebration!
6-8 Years
82 Pages
What do you do when the meanest boy in Room Nine invites every single person to his birthday party except you? For the world's funniest kindergartner, Junie B. Jones, being left out is a huge disaster! Everyone else is talking about the party, and Junie B. is stuck trying to figure out how to handle it. Should she throw her own amazing birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or maybe she should just pack her bags and move into the amusement park ride at Disneyland? Being the only kid not going to the party feels pretty lonely at first. But Junie B. soon realizes that missing out might just mean she gets to do something even better instead! Join her for a laugh-out-loud story about dealing with meanies, feeling left out, and finding your own fun.
6-8 Years
98 Pages
Getting a new baby brother is supposed to be a big, fat deal, but Junie B. Jones is not impressed. In fact, she thinks babies are just plain pooey! But everything changes when her grandmother calls the new baby the cutest little monkey. Junie B. takes her very seriously and cannot wait to tell all her friends at school the amazing news: her family's new addition is an actual, real-live monkey! Suddenly, her two best friends are offering her everything they own just to get a peek at him. And guess what? Maybe she can even bring him to school for Pet Day! Follow the world's funniest kindergartner as a simple misunderstanding turns into a hilarious, laugh-out-loud adventure about welcoming a new sibling and learning what it really means to be a big sister.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Junie B. Jones's Aunt Flo is getting married, and it is the absolute perfect chance for the world's funniest kindergartner to show everyone exactly how grown-up she can be. There is just one tiny problem: Junie B. was not picked to be the flower girl! How is she supposed to really show off her amazing skills if she is not the star of the wedding aisle? But do not worry, because Junie B. is determined to find a way to get everyone's attention anyway. Whether she is practicing her fancy walk or trying to be the best alternate flower girl ever, she is going to make sure this wedding is unforgettable. Join Junie B. for a hilarious adventure full of fancy dresses, big plans, and laugh-out-loud wedding day surprises!
6-8 Years
80 Pages
Someone took Junie B.'s brand new, black furry mittens! They did not even turn them in to the Lost and Found at school. Junie B. is very upset. But then, she finds a wonderful, amazing pen on the floor. It has four different colors of ink. Since someone kept her mittens, she should be allowed to keep this pen, right? That is only fair!
You will laugh out loud as the world's funniest kindergartner tries to figure out the difference between finding something and stealing it. Junie B. has to decide if keeping the pen makes her a crook, too.
This hilarious school story is perfect for you if you love funny characters and silly situations. Get ready to join Junie B. on another wild adventure as she learns a tough lesson about honesty and doing the right thing.
6-8 Years
67 Pages
Junie B. Jones has finally figured out exactly what she wants to be when she grows up, but her new career path is about to cause a major hairy disaster. After tagging along with her dad to the local beauty shop, Junie B. is completely fascinated. She gets to help sweep the floors, watch the washing sinks, and see the stylists work their magic. It is the most glamorous place she has ever seen, and she instantly decides she is going to be a beauty shop guy when she gets older. But every great professional needs to practice their skills first. Armed with a pair of scissors, Junie B. sets out to find some willing volunteers. When her bunny slippers and her dog do not make the best clients, she decides to practice on the only person left: herself! Get ready for the worst hair day in kindergarten history as Junie B. learns that cutting hair is much harder than it looks.
6-8 Years
80 Pages
Step right up! Junie B. Jones is heading to the school carnival, and she is determined to walk away a winner. It is Carnival Night at the school, and the gymnasium is packed with exciting games and amazing prizes. Junie B. has her heart set on winning something spectacular. But after a disastrous run at the Penny Toss and a totally unfair round at the Fishing Booth, she starts to panic that she might go home completely empty-handed. Finally, her luck changes when she wins the famous Cake Walk! Given the choice of any dessert on the table, Junie B. proudly selects the heaviest cake wrapped in shiny aluminum foil. She is certain it is the best prize of the night. But when she unwraps her glorious treasure, she discovers a horrifying truth: it is a solid, heavy, yucky blucky fruitcake! Now, she must figure out exactly what to do with the worst dessert in the world.
6-8 Years
82 Pages
Pack your overnight bag, because Junie B. Jones is heading to her very first sleepover! When Lucille invites her two best friends for a sleepover party, Junie B. and Grace cannot contain their excitement. They are not just going to any normal house, they are going to Lucille's rich nanna's giant mansion! Junie B. is absolutely certain that spending the night in such a fancy place will be a dream come true. She cannot wait to see all the expensive things and bounce on the giant beds. But as soon as the girls arrive, the fancy sleepover starts to spin hilariously out of control. From exploring rooms they are not supposed to enter to causing chaos in the grand hallways, Junie B. quickly proves that being a party animal in a very strict nanna's house is a recipe for total disaster.
6-8 Years
82 Pages
Do you remember when it was scary to go to school? Meet Junie B. Jones, the world's funniest kindergartner! It is her very first day of kindergarten, and she quickly realizes she has a whole lot to learn. But she does know a few important things. For instance, she knows she cannot stand that meanie Jim. She knows that books, pencil sharpeners, and clay are her absolute favorite things in the whole world. And she definitely knows she hates the color yellow, because it is the exact same color as that stupid, stinky school bus she has to ride! In fact, when the school day ends, Junie B. decides she just will not get on that bus at all. Get ready to laugh out loud as you follow Junie B. on her hilarious first-day adventure!
6-8 Years
