Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (Junie B. Jones 3, paper)

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Summary: Just let Junie B.
Review: I'm fascinated by the parental displeasure indicated in reviews of this book. You'd think Junie B. was a small bundle of pure inexplicable evil from the way some people have reviewed her. Undoubtedly, parents who have a problem dealing with Junie B. will also have a problem with Calvin from "Calvin and Hobbes" or any other book/comic/television show where the protagonist does not unerringly do the right thing at all times. Some suspect that this book approves of the names Junie B. calls others, ignoring the fact that she is systematically punished for each and every misbehavior she exhibits. Now, don't think that Junie B. is a godsend to children everywhere or the new children's classic. But she is amusing and chock full of jokes kids won't get. I myself have unwillingly been won over to Junie B. Jones. Walking into this book I was convinced it was just a Ramona Quimby knock off, right down to the grade Junie B. Jones attends. As it is, it is not only not a knock off, but an interesting series in its own right. Junie's parents are only half as calm and collected as the Quimby's, and you can't blame them a bit. What with a precocious kindergartner and a baby as well, these parents are fairly strained as it is. Junie herself is realistically portrayed, and I experienced the joy many a second grader must feel when I figured out that she was going to dress up as a janitor for career day. Here is a book that celebrates working class jobs as legitimate occupations to aspire towards. For those students who've either run out of Ramona books, or feel they'd like to hear more about other kindergartners, Junie B. wouldn't be a bad recommendation. Would read aloud very well in class, I think.

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Summary: A review by an 8 year old girl
Review: It is a very funny book about a girl named Junie Beatrice Jones except she just likes B. and that's all. She has trouble controlling her temper and excitement. Sometimes she yells out "YOU'RE A DUMB BUNNY!" and she calls her teacher "Mrs."...she has another name too but Junie B. just likes Mrs. and that's all. One day Mrs. said, "Boys and girls, please take your seats. I've got a wonderful surprise!" "IS IT JELLY DOUGHNUTS?" Mrs. put her finger to her lips and that means be quiet. "YEAH ONLY GUESS WHAT? JELLY DOUGHNUTS ARE MY MOST FAVORITE EXCEPT I ALSO LIKE OTHER KINDS!" After that, my mouth got very drooly and some drool fell on the table. I wiped it up with my sweater sleeve. Just then there was a knock at the door. Mrs. hurried to open it. "HEY, IT'S A..." to find out who it was...read the book! You didn't expect ME to tell you!

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Summary: Junie B Jones and her Big Fat Mouth (#3)
Review: It's Job Day in Junie B's class. But she tells everyone that she's going to paint like Charlotte, unlock stuff like Roger, and save people like William.But she doesn't know what she has to be! What's Junie B's job? Read it to find out.

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Summary: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Review: This book is a great teaching tool... how NOT to act in school... read it and enjoy. All the Junie B. Jones books are irreverant and poke fun at ourselves as well as being great to read together with your child... laugh and learn TOGETHER!

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Summary: Great
Review: This book is great. She is a trouble maker with her big fat mauoth. Junie B. Jones is a very good character, and she is the funnier in the whole world. Buy it.
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Summary: Don't Bother Reading This Book
Review: We recommend this book to everyone who likes to laugh. Junie B. Jones gets herself into many funny situations. This book is filled strong visual descriptions.
-- Ms. Nickel's 3rd Grade Class