In this 26th installment of the beloved Junie B. Jones series, the feisty first grader embarks on a family vacation to Hawaii. Armed with a camera, Junie B. intends to capture every moment, but her unique perspective and penchant for honesty lead to a series of comical mishaps, from swimming pool incidents to unexpected encounters with wildlife. Barbara Park's signature humor shines through as Junie B. navigates new experiences with her characteristic blend of excitement and exasperation. This book is perfect for early elementary readers, offering pure entertainment and a chance to laugh along with Junie B.'s relatable, if sometimes unconventional, reactions to the world. It subtly explores themes of family, travel, and managing expectations, all wrapped in a fast-paced, engaging narrative.
“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 First Grader—Junie B. Jones! Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii! And ha! Mr. Scary is giving Junie a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy. ’Cause what if there is an unfortunate inner tube incident at the swimming pool? (And, oh my! Let’s not even mention what happens if a tropical bird gets tangled in your hair!) Will Junie B.’s vacation end up picture-perfect? Or will her trip to Hawaii be aloha-horrible? 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.”