Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

"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 Remember when it was scary to go to school? In the first Junie B. Jones book, it's Junie B.'s first day and she doesn't know anything. She's so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it's time to go home, she doesn't.

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."

Author: Barbara Park
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 07/28/1992
Pages: 82
Binding Type: Paperback
Series: Junie B. Jones #01
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780679826422
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 6324 / Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/1992 pg. 671
School Library Journal 11/01/1992 pg. 75
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Publishers Weekly 07/20/1992

About the Author

BARBARA PARK (1947-2013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here. We are thankful for the laughter she's given us and to millions of children.