says and thinks are things that could have come out of Sean's mouth or the mouths of his friends. and I MEAN it."īarbara Park clearly understands how kids that age (four to six) think. By the bottom of the first page, I was in love with the book: "A 'nouncement is the school word for listen to me.
I decided to give it a read when I was stuck on a much harder book and needed a little fluff for my brain. The title and the cover illustration told me it would be a quick read but I had the feeling I wouldn't enjoy it. This one is a book that Sean picked out at the last BookCrossing meeting by pulling it off the Dublin Friends of the Library shelf. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime by Barbara Park. My most recent read of a book like this is Junie B. It seems that the books that find me end up being the most enjoyable reads. I think it would be a great, funny book to read aloud to a small child, but I would think these intentional errors would make it more difficult for someone who is just getting to the chapter book stage of reading. Not only that, but many of the words are spelled wrong (valentime, nouncement) and the sentence grammar is wrong and the sentences go on and on (like, well, a five-year old). The author tries to write as if Junie is talking/thinking, so it jumps around quite a bit, as an easily distracted five-year-old would. Or either that, the particular 7 year old I am with is a better reader than most. Along the way we get a lot of cute antics from the independent and talkative five year old.īut I must say, I'm surprised/impressed kids can read this and do well with it. Junie gets a fancy mushy valentine from a secret admirer and then sets out to solve the mystery of who sent it. I of course knew the ending well before the end, but that's probably because I'm 28 and not 7. I eagerly accepted, having heard good things about them and wanting to know what all the fuss was about. Jones books with her, and asked if I'd like to read one. We are thankful for the laughter she’s given us and to millions of children.One of the little girls who I brought to the zoo on Saturday had two Junie B. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here. solve this mushy, gushy mystery?īARBARA PARK (1947–2013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Only guess what? Finding a secret mystery guy is NOT as easy as it sounds! Can Junie B. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. can’t wait to see all the valentimes she’ll get. Over 65 million copies sold!įebruary 14-Valentime’s Day, as Junie B. Jones! The #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping kids laughing-and reading-for more than twenty-five years. Barbara Park makes reading fun.”-Dav Pilkey, author of Dog ManĬelebrate Valentine's Day with the world's funniest kindergartener-Junie B.
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