JUNIE B. JONES series reading information

Barbara Park (1947-2013) will be long remembered for the joy she has given young readers.  Junie B. Jones is an iconic character, full of fun and spunk.

These books are great practice readers for those ready for chapter books (averaging about 66 to 80 pages), and they also make for good Read-alouds (usually under 30 minutes).

*Adults should note that the grammar that is used is awful.  The book sounds like it was written by Kindergartener, and lots of moms find this annoying.  The other thing you should know is that Junie's behavior is not exemplary. Kids love this because Junie gets to do things they don't. But again moms and dads can find this grating.

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***This list feature the first 10 books in the series



bookcover of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park #1
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

3.85 avg rating — 8,955 ratings

Kindergarten is kind of scary and Junie isn't thrilled with the bus. So when it comes time to go home, she doesn't!  (She hides in a closet and falls asleep!)

Reading Information:
Word Count: 6,570
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 6324
Lexile: 380L


bookcover of Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Businessby Barbara Park #2 Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business

3.90 avg rating — 5,825 ratings

Junie has a new baby brother. This means a lot of commotion, of course, but things get crazy thought then she misunderstands her grandmother and thinks that the baby is an actual monkey.

Word Count: 6,603
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 6323
Lexile: 410L
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bookcover of Junie B.  and Her Big Fat Mouth   by Barbara Park #3Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth

 3.90 avg rating — 5,640 ratings

Job Day is coming!  And Junie gets in trouble when she brags that she will represent the best job in the world.  Only problem is she doesn't know what it is.

*This book actually has a moral.  Junie ends up going as a janitor after her mother teaches her that no one should be looked down on because of their job.

Word Count: 5,509
Accelerated Reader:  3.0 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 9266
Lexile: 420L

bookcover of Junie B. and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying  by Barbara Park #4Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying

3.95 avg rating — 4,777 ratings

Junie has sneaky feet that allow her to be a great spy. That, of course, gets her into trouble.

Word Count: 6,059
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 14676 
Lexile: 410L

bookcover of Junie B. and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake   by Barbara Park #5Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake

3.91 avg rating — 4,650 ratings

Junie wins a Cake Walk and things seem so wonderful as she chooses 'the bestest cake'.  When she gets it home though... it's a cake to end all cakes.  Yuck!

Word Count: 7,459
Accelerated Reading level: 2.7 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 14678
Lexile: 400L


Junie B. Jones books  are generally less than $5 dollars and they are available as CD/Book combos.




Junie B. Jones & That Meanie Jim's Birthday
3.90 avg rating — 3,634 ratings
Word Count: 8,103
Accelerated Reader:  2.8 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 14677
Lexile: 370L 

Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren
3.97 avg rating — 4,869 ratings
Word Count: 6,030
Accelerated Reading level: 2.7 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 12775
Lexile: 310L


Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
3.90 avg rating — 4,629 ratings
Word Count: 6,009
Accelerated Reading level: 2.7 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 17570
Lexile: 340L

Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook 
3.93 avg rating — 3,926 ratings
Word Count: 5,434
Accelerated Reading level: 3.0 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 17572
Lexile: 400L

Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
3.94 avg rating — 3,935 ratings
Word Count: 6,335
Accelerated Reading level: 2.8 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 17571
Lexile: 380L

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