Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy

There are several reasons I absolutely loved this book. The first reason is because of the hysterical plot. It was pet day at school but the kids weren't allowed to bring in cats or dogs, only animals in cages or bowls. Junie B. had a hard time finding a pet to bring in since she couldn't bring her dog, until the last minute when she spotted something in the freezer. A fish stick! "'After that, I quick unzipped my zipper pocket. And I held up my pet for everyone to see. "FISH STICK!" I said real delighted."' This was the best thing I had read all day, Junie B. Jones is certainly one of the funniest books. The second reason I liked this book was because of the engaging writing used throughout. "'I did a sad sigh. "Where's the justice show more here, Helen?" I asked. Grandma smiled very understanding. Then she gave me a hug. And she said don't call her Helen.'" I found this quote quite funny as Junie B. called her grandma by her first name. I could see little kids doing something exactly like this in the real world. The last reason I liked this book was because of the point of view. The point of view was first person, as Junie B. Jones was telling the story. "'JUNIE B. JONES! WHAT IN THE WORLD DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?" It was Mother. She was back from the truck, apparently. "I think I am sliding Sparkle," I said kind of nervous."' From this quote you can see how Junie took in the situation when her mom came inside to find her pulling a dead fish on the dog leash. Overall, I feel that the 'big idea' of this book was to teach children to never give up. In the end Junie was able to find a pet to bring to school, and her pet even won the most behaved award. show less

Junie B. Jones can't take her dog to pet day at school, so she tries to find a different pet to take. She goes through a raccoon, a worm, and a dead fish. She ends up finding a pet and the pet even wins an award. I love the Junie B. Jones series and this book in particular can show children to not give up and is very entertaining to read.

Junie B. Jones smells something fishy is a very interesting book even for adults. This book was one that I would read again because it was very funny and entertaining. Even as an adult I would want to read more of these books just because of the humor and unpredictable ending. The book began with an introduction of the main character and why she likes to be called Junie B. instead of Beatrice. She also gave some background information on certain things in the story. For example, she says that she doesn't like her teachers Last name so she would rather call her Mrs. because that is the part of her name that she likes. She is a very opinionated child which I find rather funny and she is very clever as well. A lot of the language in the show more book that is used is written as if this young child is saying it. For example, there is not proper grammar (INSERT EXAMPLE). The ending caught me off guard because based on the cover of the book you would expect her to have taken a fish on a leash for class but when she took a fish stick it was really funny. This book was a good book over all. show less

A perseverant girl frustrated for not being able to take her dog for “Pet Day” at school, she is determine to find another one to take, attempting with a raccoon, a worm, a dead fish, and other substitutions. A funny sweet story emphasized in its text with big fonts when Junie or her mother raise her voice, and italic to stress in specific descriptions and actions. Pictures draw in pencil, show delightful interactions with characters trying to help Junie B. search for a pet. This is a great book for Kindergarten to talk about pet, and perhaps decide what would be a good pet to have at school and to take care of. A great opportunity to talk about science (compare mammals, reptiles, insects and amphibians), make listings of good pets show more or bad pets, etc. Entertaining chapters that self-explain with each title. show less

This book is about a little girl who has pet day at school. She would like to take a real pet instead of just a picture because she can not take her pet because it is not in a cage. So she searches for a real pet she can take. She first tries to take a racoon but her mom says no. Then she tries a worm, a fly, and a fish. None of these pets worked out but she found her own pet. She ends up taking a fish stick to pet day and wins the award of most well behaved pet.

This book was really cute and funny. This is a really good and easy for a small chapter book. Younger children should be able to read this book.

I think a really good idea to read this book to a class before you have a show and tell day. Or even if the class had their own bring show more your own pet day to school or a picture of their pet. show less

There’s going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that’s the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won’t buy her a new pet, Junie B. will just have to find one on her own. Like maybe a jar of ants. Or a wiggly worm. Or—could it be—something even better?

The reason why I gave this book a four because I really like this book. This book is very funny. This book is about Junie B. Jones having pet day at her school. Junie B. Jones would like to take a real pet instead of a picture of a pet. She goest through a series of misadventures while trying to find a pet to take to school for pet day. None of the pets she wanted to take to school would work so finally eventually she end of taking a fish stick pet day and end up winning for having the most behaved pet. This book was real cute and funny. You can use this book in the content area instruction by having the classroom bring pets or pictures of there pets and have a pet day in the classroom and also you can teach them about differents show more animals and pets that are in the world. show less