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!
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Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (Junie B. Jones, Book 3)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Impulsive Junie faces Career Day -- early readers.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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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
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
Maybe 8 and older, or be sure that the adult explains rules.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
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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.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
great!
i loved it in pre-k! it is hularius! i am still trying to get my little sister to read them!
- I rate this title off for age 10 and give it
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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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 67% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say it's too violent |
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