Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (1992)

I don't want to love Junie B. but her honesty and sincere child behavior draws me to her like flies to honey. In this, the first in the Junie B. series our protagonist is experiencing the first few days of school. Junie B. does not mean to bossy or mean, but she is a natural organizer and very determined at that. Junie faces adventure as she discovers what school, Kindergarten to be exact, is all about. Barbara Park writes the Junie B character with honesty and sincerity. Junie B. is far from a perfect role model, but she is tenacious and inspiring. Children love this character because they relate to her on many levels. This is a wonderful series to hook life-long readers. ( )

Another great funny book written for young girls, but boys love this witty little girl too. A good book to teach verbs and adjectives. ( )

It was Junie B.'s first school day and she had to ride the school bus. She was nervous and afraid when she first step up to that strange setting. However, it was worse when her new friend Lucille told her that "she will get chocolate milk poured on her head" for riding the bus. Junie B. not only nervous of the school bus but also hate it. ( )

Junie B Jones has to overcome her fear of the school bus. ( )

Junie B. Jones describes her feelings about starting kindergarten and what she does when she decides not to ride the bus home. I loved this books growing up and own the entire series.