Junie B. Jones and a little monkey business
by Barbara Park · · 1993
In this early chapter book, energetic kindergartener Junie B. Jones learns that her mother is expecting a new baby. After taking a figurative comment from her grandmother literally, Junie B. becomes convinced her parents are bringing home an actual monkey and attempts to bargain with her classmates for peeks at the newborn. The story follows her comical misinterpretations as her family prepares for and welcomes baby Oliver into their home.
- Age range
- Ages 6–9
- Category
- Early Chapter Books
- ISBN
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Content ratings
0 means absent, 5 means heavy and central.
Contains rude, disrespectful, or poorly modelled behaviour some families will want to talk through.
Heads up: bad behavior / disrespect feature prominently in this book.
Parent notes
This book provides an engaging look at sibling adjustment, but parents should be aware that Junie B.'s narration frequently uses incorrect grammar and disrespectful slurs like 'dumb' or 'stupid' played for humor. Reading together offers a great opportunity to model proper communication and respect for siblings.
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Discussion questions
- 1How did Junie B. handle her worries about how her life would change with a new baby, and where did she find reassurance?
- 2What details during baby Oliver's birth and first moments at home show the wonder of a new human life?
- 3When Junie B. felt confused or left out by the adults around her, what kept her pressing forward through her day at kindergarten?
- 4How might Junie B.'s feeling of being overlooked when guests came to see the baby help us notice when someone else feels left out?
- 5Does this story view a new human baby as a precious individual created by God, or merely a fun distraction, and how do Junie B.'s thoughts change by the end?
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