About This Book
In this installment of the beloved Junie B. Jones series, Junie B. faces a classic kindergarten dilemma: Pet Day is coming, but her dog is not allowed. Frustrated, she embarks on a comical quest to find an alternative pet, considering everything from worms to a dead fish. Barbara Park's signature humor shines through Junie B.'s unfiltered thoughts and actions, making this a fantastic choice for early elementary readers aged 6-9. It's a quick, funny read that addresses themes of rules, problem-solving, and expressing big feelings, all while keeping children thoroughly entertained.
Frustrated because the rules for her class's Pet Day will not let her take her dog to school, Junie B. Jones considers taking a raccoon, a worm, a dead fish, and other unusual replacements.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think the school had a rule about not bringing dogs to Pet Day?
2
What are some of Junie B.'s ideas for pets? Which one was the funniest or silliest to you?
3
If you were Junie B., what kind of pet would you try to bring to school?
4
Junie B. gets very frustrated when she can't bring her dog. How do you handle it when rules make you feel frustrated?
5
Do you think Junie B. is a good problem-solver? Why or why not?
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