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

Author Barbara Park Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

Grades 1-4 Ages 6-9

“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.”

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus is also available as a graphic novel!

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780679826422
eBook 9780307754844
Unabridged Audiobook Download 9780739350690

Awards

New Hampshire Great Stone Face Children's Book Award - WINNER 1995

Wisconsin Golden Archer Book Award - WINNER 1998

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