Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch (Junie B Jones)

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Summary: Barbara Park at it again!
Review: Again, I read another Junie B. book to my four year old and she loved it. She just loves the way that Junie B. sometimes talks like she does. Of course Junie B. is up to her pranks again in Boss of Lunch. The book starts out in her wonderful journal that we all have already grown to love. Her spelling is so cute and fun to decipher. Junie B. is so excited just like she usually is, she has gotten a new lunch box and just can not keep her hands off of it. May, the "tattletale girl" tells on her everytime that she even looks at or heaven forbid touches it. This new lunchbox leads into a class discussion of if brought lunches are better than bought lunches. As the story develops Junie B. decides that maybe bought lunches are better than brought lunches but only because of what they were having in the cafeteria that day. The lunch lady learns of Junie B.'s disappoint and gives her a special job the next day at school. You'll have to read the book to see what a mess Junie B. makes of her special job. I did not say it at the beginning but I will now. Yes, I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone. It is just as good as all the other Junie B. books. I am truly enjoying watching Junie B. grow up. I am twenty seven years old and because I work with children and have my own I can really relate to Junie B. a lot of the time. She is great. Keep it up, Ms. Park.

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Summary: Junie B., 1st Grader, Boss of Lunch(19)
Review: As a third grade teacher I am happy to say Boss of Lunch is the Boss of my classrooms' student selected reading time. In Boss of Lunch, Junie B. has just recieved a brand new lunch box covered in baby bird pictures. Of course she can't kep her hands off of it during class and "Prissy" May has to tell Mr. Scarry on her. This leads into a class discussion of if brought lunches are better than bought lunches. When it is finally lunch time Junie B. is disappointed to be eating her sandwich when the other kids get hot hogies and cookies. Mrs. Gutsman solves this problem when she invites Junie B. to be a cafeteria helper and arrange napkins and sponge off the counter the next day. Junie B. has visions of being the "Boss of Lunch" and eating all the cookies she wants, but things aren't exactaly as she plans. To find out how Junie B.'s job as cafeteria helper turns out , you will need to check out Junie B. Jones, First Grader, Boss of Lunch By: Barbara Park and start turning pages.

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Summary: Junie B., 1st Grader, Boss of Lunch(19)
Review: As a third grade teacher I am happy to say Boss of Lunch is the Boss of my classrooms' student selected reading time. In Boss of Lunch, Junie B. has just recieved a brand new lunch box covered in baby bird pictures. Of course she can't kep her hands off of it during class and "Prissy" May has to tell Mr. Scarry on her. This leads into a class discussion of if brought lunches are better than bought lunches. When it is finally lunch time Junie B. is disappointed to be eating her sandwich when the other kids get hot hogies and cookies. Mrs. Gutsman solves this problem when she invites Junie B. to be a cafeteria helper and arrange napkins and sponge off the counter the next day. Junie B. has visions of being the "Boss of Lunch" and eating all the cookies she wants, but things aren't exactaly as she plans. To find out how Junie B.'s job as cafeteria helper turns out , you will need to check out Junie B. Jones, First Grader, Boss of Lunch By: Barbara Park and start turning pages.

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Summary: Cool!
Review: Barbara Park's character, Junie B. Jones, is a favorite of my first and second grade students. Recently I read Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch to my class. My students thoroughly enjoyed the humorous antics of Junie B. as she gets picked for a special job at school. I think that my students especially enjoyed this book because they can relate to Junie B.'s experiences at home and at school. Although the plot of the story kept my students laughing, I was not comfortable with Junie B.'s poor grammar. I know that it's Park's way of conveying Junie B.'s elementary vocabulary, but as a teacher, I don't approve of reading aloud literature that does not promote appropriate grammar. Because my students are so attracted to the Junie B. Jones stories, I will continue to read them aloud to my class, but I've learned to change some of the words as I read to correct the grammar.

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Summary: Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch
Review: Barbara Park's character, Junie B. Jones, is a favorite of my first and second grade students. Recently I read Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch to my class. My students thoroughly enjoyed the humorous antics of Junie B. as she gets picked for a special job at school. I think that my students especially enjoyed this book because they can relate to Junie B.'s experiences at home and at school. Although the plot of the story kept my students laughing, I was not comfortable with Junie B.'s poor grammar. I know that it's Park's way of conveying Junie B.'s elementary vocabulary, but as a teacher, I don't approve of reading aloud literature that does not promote appropriate grammar. Because my students are so attracted to the Junie B. Jones stories, I will continue to read them aloud to my class, but I've learned to change some of the words as I read to correct the grammar.

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Summary: It's GREAT!
Review: I am a librarian and love the Junie B Jones Books. This one is funny as Junie B. takes a sack lunch but everyone else gets school lunch. I found Boss of Lunch funny in parts but did not have me rolling as the first Junie B. stories did. Still has some funny lines and the kids are sure to relate to her feelings about lunch time and school lunch. I did like Mrs. Gutzman and how she interacts with Junie B. If you have the rest of Junie B. you need this one.

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Summary: Junie B. Jones - Boss of Lunch
Review: Junie B.'s antics begin with a "bought lunch" versus "brought lunch" debate against her classmate May. During lunch that day, Junie B. realizes that her old friend from Kindergarten snack-time, Gladys Gutzman, works in the kitchen of her school cafeteria. Disregarding school rules, Junie B. leaves her lunch table and runs to the kitchen yelling for "Mrs. Gladys Gutzman." Mrs. Gutzman and Mr. Scary, Junie B.'s first grade teacher, make a deal with Junie B. If she can follow the rules for the remainder of the day, she can be a special cafeteria helper complete with "'quipment" (apron, hairnet, mitts). This begins Junie B.'s dream-come-true adventure as "Boss of Lunch."

I recommend this classic Junie B. story that will make children of all ages laugh out loud. As a first grade teacher, I could relate to many of the situations in this book. I have had to settle "brought lunch" versus "bought lunch" debates before they ended in hurt feelings. I have also rewarded students with time spent with our cafeteria workers and plastic mitts. I read Junie B. books to my first graders, who adore her and relate to her experiences. I use Junie B.'s mistakes (both with grammar and behavior)as a teaching tool to discuss correct/incorrect grammar and right/wrong decisions. I will add this book to my collection and will use this book in my classroom because it will continue to keep my students interested in reading.

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Summary: Who's the boss?
Review: Like a typical first grader, Junie B. cannot wait to eat out of her brand new mail ordered lunchbox. However, she gets into trouble for sneaking a peak when students in Room 1 do not open their lunchboxes outside of the cafeteria. Just when Junie B. begins to bring her lunch, everyone else wants to eat prepared ones like the hoagies because they are better. She then wants one of her classmate's cookies from the lunchroom but instead Junie B. finds out the snack lady from last year works in the Cafeteria. She gets to be her helper, but who is really the boss? Children can see how Junie B. writes in her journal and corrects her spelling as she goes. This would be a great book to read aloud before or after lunchtime. Junie B. you make lunch fun!

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Summary: Do you like being a helper ? You'll like this book!!!
Review: My kids ages 6 & 8 can not wait to read the new Junie B. books when they come out. They beg for "just one more chapter, please mom". We love 'em!

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Summary: Do you like being a helper ? You'll like this book!!!
Review: Would you ever like to be a helper in the school kitchen? In Junie B. Jones Boss of Lunch by: Barbra Park, Junie B. gets to be a helper in the school kitchen. Junie B. thinks she will be the boss of lunch, but she is only a helper. She gets nervous when she thinks that she will be surrounded by lots and lots of kids! Will she be a good helper or will she be fired? Find out in the best book. I liked it because Junie B. is a good character and there are funny pictures too!

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