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

(2006, Fiction - School, Written by Barbara Park, Illustrated by Denise Brunkus)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Impulsive Junie faces Career Day -- early readers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Junie is loud and impulsive.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Junie can be physical to get her way, including pinching and headbutting.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Candy brand.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

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

Parents need to know that much of the humor comes from Junie's bad behavior. Young readers are supposed to laugh at it, not emulate it.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Junie's behavior. Why does she act the way she does? What are some of the things she misunderstands? How would you have solved some of her problems? The book's theme may inspire conversations with kids about what they would like to be when they grow up.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 2.0

    Maybe 8 and older, or be sure that the adult explains rules.

    My son is reading this series in kindergarten, and he just said, "dumb dog" for the first time. He said Junie B Jones says, "dumb". Not pleased that he is learning bad words from a book his kindergarten teacher is reading to him!

  2. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    love it but.....

    i luv these books i'v been reading them sense i was 5! But Junie B. Jones isnt a good role model.

  3. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

    great!

    i loved it in pre-k! it is hularius! i am still trying to get my little sister to read them!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title off for age 10 and give it 1.0

    BAD BOOK

    I just read the first few pages of the book and I felt as if I wanted to shoot myself. No kidding. I was shocked when I read that she called her friend dumb bunny and other words like heck and just the way she acts. I couldn't even read the rest of the book. In my opinion I think that kids will learn these behaviors and start acting like a rotten brat such as this Junie B. Jones. Terrible book.

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