Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
by Barbara Park · · 1666
When young Junie B. Jones receives a spyglass from her grandfather, her natural curiosity turns into a secret mission to observe the adults around her. Trouble arises when she catches her kindergarten teacher doing something unexpected at the grocery store, leaving Junie B. tangled in secrecy and misunderstandings. Through her humorous missteps, the story highlights the importance of respecting privacy and seeking parental guidance.
- Age range
- Ages 6–9
- Category
- Early Chapter Books
- ISBN
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Content ratings
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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
Junie B. Jones books feature a spirited protagonist who speaks in early-childhood slang and imperfect grammar. While her sneaky antics create humorous situations, parents can use her misadventures as gentle teaching moments regarding privacy, truthfulness, and respect for authority.
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Discussion questions
- 1What happened when Junie B. chose to secretly spy on her teacher at the grocery store instead of respecting her privacy?
- 2In deciding whether to keep spying, what alternate choice could Junie B. have made to show honor toward her teacher and family?
- 3How does Junie B.'s inclination to snoop conflict with the biblical principle in Proverbs 11:13 about being trustworthy and guarding privacy?
- 4Describe how Junie B. kept trying to make sense of her worry until she finally opened up to her mother.
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