Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
by Barbara Park · Junie B. Jones
The funniest kindergartener in children's literature faces her first day of school — and the dreaded school bus
Our Take
Teacher-favorite early chapter book: exceptional read-aloud voice and reluctant reader appeal drive strong classroom value, while parents appreciate the gateway qualities more than the vocabulary building
✓ Perfect for
- • Children anxious about starting school or riding the bus
- • Emerging readers ready for their first chapter book
- • Kids who love funny characters with strong personalities
- • Read-aloud sessions for ages 4-7
Book facts
- Format
- chapter book
- ISBN
- 9780679826422
- Series
- Junie B. Jones
- Illustration
- moderate
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