Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Random House (A Stepping Stone Book)
Pages
69
Description
When her kindergarten class has Job Day, Junie B. goes through much confusion and excitement before deciding on the "bestest" job of all.
Series
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1993
Physical description
69 p.; 7.6 inches
ISBN
0679844074 / 9780679844075
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Random House Books for Young Readers
Genre: Fiction
This book is about Junie B. Jones and her experience though kindergarten. She is having a hard time in school because she is getting in trouble and causing disruptions in her class. She tells a lie to her classmates but does not know what to do afterwards. This book would be great in
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the classroom to show the importance of telling the truth and also the importance of when it is alright to have free time in school and work time in school. Show Less
Lexile
560L
User reviews
LibraryThing member kkerns3
In this Junie B. Jones book Junie and her class learn about careers and have a job day at their school. Junie learns about many different jobs and how they are done. She also has to work on keeping quiet and only talking when she is being called on in class. Junie is also adjusting to having a new
Junie B. Jones books are loved by children across the country. I like this books and others in the series because they are funny and have story lines that children can relate to. They also have simple plots and the sentence structure and word choice are easy to understand. The thing I do not like about these books is that in trying to be funny the author uses many words and phrases that are grammatically incorrect. While many children enjoy this aspect of her books I feel like it may be confusing to them and similar things could show up in their writing.
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baby at home and not being the center of her parent's attention.Junie B. Jones books are loved by children across the country. I like this books and others in the series because they are funny and have story lines that children can relate to. They also have simple plots and the sentence structure and word choice are easy to understand. The thing I do not like about these books is that in trying to be funny the author uses many words and phrases that are grammatically incorrect. While many children enjoy this aspect of her books I feel like it may be confusing to them and similar things could show up in their writing.
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LibraryThing member Ashabani
Cute book. I love how her voice comes through so clear.
LibraryThing member kp119190
Junie B. Jones and her big mouth is a book that about a girl named Junie B Jones. Junie is always getting in trouble. Junie teacher has to take a lot of Tylenol to deal with her. In this particular book her class is having a job day where the kids would get to dress up like what career they wanted
When I read this book I remembered how funny Junie is through out all her books. I loved her books when I was younger.
This book could be used in a unit about careers.
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to be. On that day they would discuss each one. Junie yells at a boy in her class so Junie gets punishment. Junie was so mad so at recess she sat by herself when she saw a piece of candy on the ground she decides to eat it. The janitor sees her and yells at her to spit it out that was dangerous. Immediately she liked the janitor for saving her. On the way home on the bus everyone is talking about what they were going to dress up as. One said they were going to carry around keys and be a prison guard. While another said they were going to be a superhero and another said they were going to paint. Junie then opened her mouth and said I am going to do all three. The only thing was that she could not think of what to be. When she got home she ran in the house yelling mommy I need help. Her mom told her not right now I am putting your baby brother to sleep. Her brother was screaming so they started looking for the babies’ pacifier. Her mom could not find it so Junie looked for it so she went and got a flash light. Junie found the pacifier. Junie gave the pacifier to her mom when her mom went to put it in the babies mouth Junie said do not do that it’s dangerous it has germs. Junie’s mom asked her where she got so smart at Junie answered at school. Later that night Junie told her parents that she decided what she wanted to be for job day. A janitor because they had keys, they painted and they saved people from danger.When I read this book I remembered how funny Junie is through out all her books. I loved her books when I was younger.
This book could be used in a unit about careers.
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LibraryThing member wturnbull06
This chapter book is a good example or realistic fiction because Junie B. Jones is a kindergartener who is learning how to control her mouth and out burst in class which is something all students learn to do when they start school. It is just a little bit harder for Junie B.
Characterization: Junie
Characterization: Junie
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B. Jones is a round character because you learn a lot about her through her narration of the problems she had at school and home. Show Less
LibraryThing member allie_mansfield
Everyone will love this kindergartner. Junie B Jones has a great way of getting into trouble and telling it like it is. Great adventure with this one. I would recommend to read more of these series.
LibraryThing member dbhutch
Junie B gets in a lot of trouble for telling it like it is. She always has outbursts. In this book her class is figuring out what they would like to be when they grow up. She decides after the janitor tells her not to eat candy off the ground that she is going to be a janitor.
LibraryThing member KimSiljeg
Fun book to read aloud to students in K-2. 2nd and 3rd graders might be able to read it independently. I thought the writing style Barbara Park used was very creative because she wrote as if she was actually a girl in kindergarten. I had never read any of the Junie B. Jones books and picked this
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one because of the title: Junie B. Jones and her Big Fat Mouth. I enjoyed the book. Show Less
LibraryThing member alishamcbride
In Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, Junie B. and her classmates must dress up for career day, and Junie B. struggles to decide on a career. Finally, she decides to dress up like a janitor because she admires the school janitor and everything he does. This book is a transitional chapter book
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for young readers who are ready to begin reading chapter books but are not quite ready to read novels. The chapters are short, and there are sketches throughout the book to aid young readers in visualizing the setting and characters while they are reading. In addition, there is a lot of dialogue between the characters to make reading easier for children. I believe that Barbara Park is a good writer and does an excellent job setting the scene and with picture and words in her books. She describes her characters well, and gives her readers a very good idea as to the personalities of the characters in the story. Also, the plot of the story is appropriate and easy for young readers to follow. Show Less
LibraryThing member EmilyBush
Once again, I feel that this book didn't teach anything. In a way, I feel it teaches a sort of disrespect. Yes, I understand it's a children's book. However, I feel that it could teach better morals than it does. I had Career Day as a kid and I loved those days. We had our parents come and tell
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about their jobs. It was an amazing experience. Show Less
LibraryThing member csloan
I enjoyed this book. Junie is a funny character for young students to read. As a teacher you could have them read this book when you are going to do career day at your school.
LibraryThing member aubreycs
Readers can connect through the story on issues such as not calling other children names, dealing with punishment, getting along with others, raising your hand before you speak in class and learning about fictional characters.
LibraryThing member lacykay9300
This book is about a little mischievous girl who acts up and shouts things out of turn. these books are in a series. she is always in trouble. it is job day in her class. she tells everyone she has the best job ever. She comes up with being a janitor. Junie is always shouting out things. It was
these books are great the can related to a lot of things that go on in a class room. there is pretty much a book about Junie B Jones for everything. you could use this book in class if these kids are talking out of turn or anything to relate to them.
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career day and a cop came to visit the class. She shouted out “hey it’s a cop” “the rest people”. she is always in some kind of trouble. these books are great the can related to a lot of things that go on in a class room. there is pretty much a book about Junie B Jones for everything. you could use this book in class if these kids are talking out of turn or anything to relate to them.
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LibraryThing member t1bclasslibrary
Junie B. is always saying things that get her in trouble, but trying to come up with the best career ever really gets her! Luckily she comes up with something really good- she wants to be a janitor! The janitor has also become her new best friend.
LibraryThing member kplowman2
In the 3rd Junie B. Jones book, Junie B.'s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she's got the bestest job of all. Only, what the heck is it?
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For ages 5-9
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from Juniebjones.comFor ages 5-9
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LibraryThing member jgiann2
In my opinion, this is a great chapter book for beginner readers. I have always enjoyed the Junie B. Jones series as a child and I like this particular book for many reasons. The language is written in the way that a typical kindergartner, such as Junie, would speak. The informal grammar and
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spelling may make it easier for young readers to understand. An example of this language is, “That’s how come I shined it right in his big fat crying mouth.” The writing of this book is engaging and organized into chapters. Larger font is used to make reading less stressful, which I enjoy because the story is easier to read and comprehend. The great use of dialogue also enhances comprehension and makes you feel as if you were there. I like the author’s use of capital letters to emphasize screaming because it makes the story come alive. You can hear the character’s loud voices and strong emotions through the pages. The characters in this story are believable and relatable. Junie B. Jones is a very lively and animated character whose emotions of excitement and embarrassment can be felt throughout the story. Other characters that may relate to a child are the mean boy, Jim, the snobby girl, Lucille, the annoying baby brother, Ollie, the pre-occupied parents, and the friendly janitor. These characters may appear in a child’s everyday life. This book is written in first person through the eyes of Junie, which I really like because the reader learns so much about Junie’s personality and opinions. For example, Junie states, “I made a growly face at her. I do act like a little lady, you dumb bunny Lucille! And don’t say that again, or I’ll knock you on your can,” demonstrating her defiant nature. The plot, which is Junie must choose an extravagant career to represent on Job Day in order to impress her friends, is relatable to students with similar school assignments. This book pushes readers to broaden their views on different types of careers and understand that both boys and girls can select any job they want. The book reads, “Girls can be anything boys can be! Right, Mrs.? Right? Right? … Mrs. did a smile. Then my bestest friend Grace started to clap. And guess what? All of the other girls in Room Nine clapped too.” The big idea is every type of job is important and necessary. You can be anything you want as long as you work hard for it and not worry about the opinions of others. Show Less
LibraryThing member mingra2
I really enjoyed reading this book. I read this series in elementary school and it brought back many memories. I liked reading it because the language was simple, which made it quick and easy to read. For example, the sentences are short. "My name is Junie B. Jones. The B stands for Beatrice." I
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also liked reading it because it has a good message. When Junie B. Jones decides she wants to be a janitor she is made fun of. This taught her not to constantly be running her mouth because she will get mad fun of and also get into trouble! I think this is a good message to learn when to speak and when not to. Furthermore, it teaches you that you can be anything you want to be. Show Less
LibraryThing member mderob1
This book is highly entertaining; I could not stop laughing while reading. The main idea of the story is that kids can grow up to be anything they want to be. In this book Junie B decides she wants to be a janitor when she grows up. Junie B gets made fun of because everyone says it is a man’s
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job. “Girls can be anything boys can be! Right, Mrs.? Right? Right? … Mrs. did a smile.” This is one example in the book her Junie B is put on the spot and embarrassed. The book is hysterical because like always Junie B is running her mouth at school and gets in trouble a lot. Show Less
LibraryThing member capiam1234
This one was fun to read to the kids.
LibraryThing member laurlou
Junie B. is unable to control what comes out of her mouth and gets in trouble again. Different professions are visiting the classroom and Junie finally decides to become a janitor since she had a run in with one. She end up becoming friends with the janitor.
LibraryThing member ekrzys1
SUMMARY: Junie B. Jones is a kindergartener who just can't seem to catch a break. Junie B. Jones can really loud and talks before thinking and it gets her in trouble with her teacher. Then she gets in trouble with the janitor for putting a piece of candy on the ground in her mouth. Then, people
REVIEW: I think that this would be a good book for students to read on their own time or as a book of choice for a literature circle. I do not think that this would be a good book to use or analyze in the classroom because it does not have any information given to the reader. It is more of an easy read than a book that would fit into the curriculum. I do feel that 4th graders could think that Junie B is funny and could relate to her quirkiness and problems.
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from the community come into her classroom to talk about their jobs, such as a cop and dentist, but she didn't know what she wanted to be. She thought of many different jobs and then decided to be a janitor. Everyone makes fun of her but then the janitor came in for show and tell and the kids in the class got to play with his tools. REVIEW: I think that this would be a good book for students to read on their own time or as a book of choice for a literature circle. I do not think that this would be a good book to use or analyze in the classroom because it does not have any information given to the reader. It is more of an easy read than a book that would fit into the curriculum. I do feel that 4th graders could think that Junie B is funny and could relate to her quirkiness and problems.
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LibraryThing member bigkristin
In my opinion, I think the Junie B. Jones series is a good selection for emerging readers. The language is simple yet humorous. Barbara Park did an excellent job developing Junie B. Jones’s character because she has a strong personality. Her character does not change at all through the series.
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Students will find her comical, entertaining, and fun. Young readers will want to keep reading Junie B. Jones novels because of the interesting story line and plot. I love how the story is told in first person. The reader will always know how Junie B. is feeling because she is always the one to narrate. The dialogue within the book enhances the reading by depicting other characters responses and reactions to Junie B’s behavior. The purpose of this book is to allow students to read a story that is funny and relatable. Show Less
LibraryThing member SalemSmith
I think this book would appeal to girls in grades 2-4, depending on their reading levels. I could see girls liking this book because the author writes in Junie B's point go view and words are even spelled like Junie B would say them.
LibraryThing member kjacks26
This entire book series is one of my favorites, but I particularly love this book. Barbara Park develops the character Junie B. Jones exceptionally well. She is a sassy little girl, who is obnoxious and very outspoken. She acts just like a regular kindergartener. The language used in this book is
The central message of this book is to not judge a person because of the job they have. While Junie B. Jones is trying to figure out the best career to have, she discovers someone she looks up to and sees things about this person that most people would not.
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the reason I fell in love with this series. This book is written the way a five year old would talk. For example, Junie B. Jones says, “Yeah, only guess what?’ I said. “I never even heard of that dumb word careers before. And so I won’t know what the heck we’re talking about.” Her reactions to the situations presented in this book are believable and so realistic. For example, when she comes home and wants to talk to her mother but cannot because of her baby brother, she states, “ ’Cause that dumb old baby takes up all Mother’s time. And he’s not even interesting.” I also like that even thought it is a chapter book there are still illustrations. It is a great transition from picture books to chapter books.The central message of this book is to not judge a person because of the job they have. While Junie B. Jones is trying to figure out the best career to have, she discovers someone she looks up to and sees things about this person that most people would not.
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LibraryThing member IEliasson
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (ages 6-7) is the second book in the popular series. Barbara Parks does a wonderful job portraying the realities of life for a Kindergartener with an attitude and a baby brother. Junie B. is an irrepressible girl who won't let anyone tell her what to think or
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do. When she decides she is going to talk about her dream job of being a janitor for Job Day, the results help children understand that the job of janitor is important and girls can be janitors, too. Junie B.'s colloquial language is vivid and very funny. Junie B. is a great choice for beginning chapter book readers and reluctant readers Show Less
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Awards
Buckaroo Book Award (Nominee — 2001)
Nevada Young Readers' Award (Nominee — 1996)
Call number
J3D.Par