Junie B. Jones: Boo...and I Mean It!

In this installment of the beloved Junie B. Jones series, our feisty first grader faces her biggest challenge yet: Halloween. Junie B. is convinced that witches, monsters, and even pumpkins with sharp teeth are real, making trick-or-treating a truly terrifying prospect. The book humorously explores her anxieties and imaginative fears, offering a lighthearted look at a common childhood experience. Parents will appreciate the book's ability to normalize feelings of fear in a funny, relatable way, making it an excellent choice for reluctant readers and those who enjoy a good laugh. It's a perfect read-aloud for ages 6-9, sparking conversations about bravery, imagination, and managing worries.

“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Carve out family time for this Halloween read with the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! It’s Halloween! But Junie B. is afraid to go trick-or-treating. ’Cause what if witches and monsters are really real? And what if pumpkins with sharp teeth can eat your feet? And don’t even get her started on the candy corn problem. So how is Junie B. supposed to enjoy this scary holiday? 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! “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” --USA Today “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.” --Time