I am a fan of the Junie B. Jones Mystery series. I came across these books recently and I have read most of them. The author Barbara Park captures the essence of child speak in the Junie B. Jones series. Its too bad I did not discover this series earlier on in my teaching career. My past students would surely love these books oh well!
Why I like the Junie B Jones Series?
Junie B. Jones is set for trouble from the very onset. You never know what she is up to until she strikes "That’s right." Friendship is so important to kindergarteners and Sparks highlights that in the June B. series. The words "Bestest of friends," rings a bell for preschoolers. This series depict preschoolers experience with bullyism, behavior tantrum, and everyday school life experience. Hats off to teachers who have to deal with different behaviors in the classroom. Junie B Jones character presents humor in a fun and mysterious way. It brings back so much memories of childhood days especially students in the classroom. It would be fun if children really act like Junie B then there would be really trouble in the classroom.
What is unique about the Junie B Jones series?
This series also brings back memories of my earlier preschool and kindergarten class. Words like "You're not my friend, exactly, special, bestest of friends, I'm not playing with you etc" are from the famous kindergartens I had. Where are they now! Some of them graduated from school while some are still in school. Hats off to Junie B. Jones who brings back so much memories of preschoolers' life. If you want to find out what next on the Junie B. Jones list grab a book now. http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb/books/books.html
Enjoy and keep me posted on the books you like. Talk with you soon.
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