Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying

Reach for this book when your child starts showing a sneaky side or is struggling to understand the boundaries between private and public spaces. This story addresses the impulse to pry into the lives of authority figures and the unintended consequences of being a bit too curious about others' business. Junie B. Jones decides she is a master spy, but her investigations lead her to watch her teacher in a grocery store, causing a mix of embarrassment and guilt. It is a humorous look at how kindergarteners view their teachers as mysterious beings rather than real people. Parents will appreciate the way it models making amends after a social misstep while keeping the tone light and age appropriate for the 5 to 8 range.