Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business

In the second book of the beloved Junie B. Jones series, kindergartner Junie B. faces the arrival of a new baby brother. Initially, she's less than enthusiastic, finding him a "dumb old baby." However, when her friends start showering her with gifts just to see the baby, and she considers bringing him to school for Pet Day, Junie B. starts to see her new sibling in a different light. This humorous story explores common feelings of jealousy and adjustment when a new baby joins the family, all through Junie B.'s unique and laugh-out-loud perspective. It's perfect for early elementary readers learning to navigate big family changes.

“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! In the second Junie B. Jones book, it’s pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day. USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”