Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus ( Junie B. Jones) (Paperback) by Barbara Park

About the Book

Remember Molly Vera Thompson, the six-year-old who wouldn't shut up in "The Kid in the Red Jacket"? Meet Molly's clone, Junie B., who tells in her own words the hilarious story of how she gets locked in school after her first day in kindergarten. This first-chapter book is easy-to-read and set in large type to make reading comfortable for the younger set. Full color.

Book Synopsis

"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."

Review Quotes

From USA TODAY:
Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.

From Publisher' Weekly
Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.--and reading--are lots of fun.

From 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.

From Booklist
Park, one of the funniest writers around . . . brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter-book set.

From Time magazine:
Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.

From School Library Journal
Park is truly a funny writer. Although Junie B. is a kindergartner, she's sure to make middle graders laugh out loud.

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.