Junie B. Jones (http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb/index.html)

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A few fun extras for fans of the book series.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the Junie B. Jones site is based on the character from the book series. The site promotes reading and writing, and includes an activities page with games that challenge kids to take on a close reading of the Junie B. series. Word searches, quizzes, and the musical clothing game may enhance kids' reading and listening skills and spark imagination. There is a list of all the Junie B. books (which can be purchased via the site), a personalized letter from Junie B., and a Q-and-A page with author Barbara Park.

Educational value: Encourages kids to read and write. Also sparks imagination and creativity. Although it's not an issue on the website, the books kids are encouraged to read include Junie's misspelled words.
Positive messages: Junie B. is a sort of anti-heroine who sends the message that it's OK to be yourself. She encourages kids to find acceptance in who they are and to embrace quirkiness, and thinking outside of the box. However, she is also known for being quite mouthy.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Junie B. will at times declare something "stupid."
Consumerism: There are links to purchase the books.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Privacy & safety: The Junie B. site, part of the Random House website, will only ask for personal information if you choose to purchase a book from the site. All information given to purchase a book is kept private. However, there are links to other sites that Random House is not responsible for.

More on Junie B. Jones

What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about how authors write books. How do you think a writer comes up with an idea for a book? Do you recognize incidents from Barbara Parks' life in Junie B.'s plot lines?

  • Families can also talk about Junie B.'s characteristics. What similarities and differences do you share with Junie B.?

  • Have you read any of the books that Junie B. likes to read? Check out our tips for choosing books for kids of all ages.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Junie B. Jones fans will like this supplement to the popular early reading chapter books. The interactive games on the site encourage families to read together and are a fun approach to improving listening and reading skills. Junie B. includes a list of her favorite books so that kids will become interested in expanding their libraries. Also, fans of the series will like creating their own stories with the paper dolls and clothes that kids can print, color, and cut out. There's a hidden gem for parents too, in the "Teachers" section, which includes lesson plans based on the books.

The downside? Although the activities are fun, besides a couple of games and some printouts, there is not much more for kids to enjoy while they're actually on the site. And then there's the issue that the books themselves include Junie's inventive spellings and sometimes smart mouth. However, true fans of the series should have no problem finding something they'll enjoy.


This review was written by Karen Wirsing
 
 

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Musicgirl209
kid, 12 years old
 
Sorta boring.
Nice website. Not much to do, really. This is great for young Junie B. Jones fans. I loved this book series when I was in 1st and 2nd grade. However, it does help encourage kids to read.

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kid, 10 years old
 

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kid, 8 years old
 

Musicgirl101
kid, 11 years old
 
I like Junie B Jones books and all but I don't like the site.

jieleenlomo
kid, 9 years old
 
loves handsome warren
junie b joins like warren an she wants him to be his boyfriend

laura1998
kid, 12 years old
 
like it
love it

sheetofpaper
kid, 8 years old
 
junie b jones
love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nevaeh
kid, 9 years old
 
all about junie b jones
I like junie b jones because she is funny and the auther has good taste this is for the auther

leandra00
kid, 10 years old
 
educational rules and shcool is awsome
i think it is very educational for kids

privacy policy
kid, 11 years old
 
love it but to babyish for teens good for 6 + 12-
i think it's good for kids but some of the books have bad language but it's nice for kids that are 6+ cause some are scared of stories like the one about the monster under the bed but it's still funny for kids and it's fun knowing the life of a different girl like junie b jones

love2
parent of 19 year old
 
six to 9 year olds will love it!
i say kids six to nine will love it!!!! but 5 year olds and younger will be into littler charecter like elmo and caillou.

connor99
kid, 11 years old
 
e.g. kids should from all ages
well, my dauhter has been reading juniebjones books since shes been 6 and she really loves them she came up with atitle! juniebjones steps into a parade. she really whats too be a book writer when she gets older. she love reading anything finds. plus shes really hoping that you might use that as one of your titels.

8787
kid, 12 years old
 

yasmine alattal
kid, 11 years old
 
Things needed
it is amazing but in for more games to interest children who love games to attract them

lolipopgrl
kid, 13 years old
 
fun & safety
i think it is a good website for us kids to use but dont give out your real name

KidsAndMommy
parent of 2 and 9 year old
 
just not for kids

cat690
teen, 13 years old
 
ilikeher
i love juniebjones

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