Books by Barbara Park

37 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the The Geek Chronicles and Junie B. Jones series, Barbara Park writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of school life, self-confidence & identity, friendship & social.

Series

Maxie, Rosie, & Earl—Partners in Grime
The Geek Chronicles
1 book · Ages 6–9
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Junie B. Jones
32 books · Ages 4–11
Harry, I Need You!
Harry
1 book · Ages 4–11
My Mother Got Married and Other Disasters
Charlie Hickle
1 book · Ages 8–12
Skinnybones
Skinnybones
1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Psssst! It's Me---the Bogeyman
Psssst! It's Me---the Bogeyman
Barbara Park
Meet a truly spine-tingling Bogeyman who lives under beds, but he's about to reveal something he deeply regrets. This hu
Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
35 books
Maxie, Rosie, & Earl—Partners in GrimeJunie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly BusJunie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Ages 8–11
37 books
Maxie, Rosie, & Earl—Partners in GrimeJunie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly BusJunie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Ages 12–18
2 books
My Mother Got Married and Other DisastersSkinnybones

Common Themes

School LifeSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & SocialAnger & FrustrationMaking FriendsJoy & GratitudeFamily & SiblingsResilience & Perseverance

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The Man who Wore All His Clothes
Play Day School Day
Toni Yuly
Play Day School Day
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