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Junie B. Jones Books

In order from Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus to And Her Big Fat Mouth / Is a Party Animal.

The Junie B. Jones series is a set of 30 chapter books by Barbara Park, published between 1992 and 2024. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 80 pages.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

By Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus (Illustrator)

A young girl navigates her first day of kindergarten and the challenges that come with it

69 pages· 6,696 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: Junie B. Jones faces her first day of kindergarten with trepidation. The school bus looms large, and the 'meanies' aboard make her anxious. When the day ends, Junie B. decides not to go home, leading to an unexpected adventure. Will she find the courage to face her fears and navigate the challenges of school life? Join Junie B. as she hilariously discovers the ups and downs of being a kindergartner, where honesty and humor are her best allies. Dive into a world where every day is a new, laugh-out-loud experience.
In reading order

Junie B. Jones Series

30 books · Published 1992–2024

#1
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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992

A young girl navigates her first day of kindergarten and the challenges that come with it

#2

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

A young girl navigates the challenges of having a new baby brother

#3

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

A young girl navigates kindergarten and learns about different careers, ultimately deciding what she wants to be when she grows up.

#4

Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994

A kindergarten student tries to uncover the secrets of her teacher's personal life while navigating the challenges of school and friendships.

#5
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Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995

A kindergartener navigates the challenges of school and family life.

#6

Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1996

A young girl navigates the challenges of kindergarten and friendships while dealing with the disappointment of not being invited to a classmate's birthday party

#7

Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1996

A young girl navigates kindergarten and friendships while trying to win the affection of a handsome boy in her school

#8

Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

A young girl navigates the challenges of kindergarten and her own imagination

#9
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Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

A young girl's beloved mittens are stolen at school, leading her on a journey to retrieve them and learn about responsibility and doing the right thing

#10
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Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

A young girl spends the night at her friend's rich grandmother's house and gets into various misadventures

#11
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Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

A young girl decides to change her name and pursue a career as a beauty shop stylist, but her attempts at cutting hair do not go as planned.

#12

Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Pet day at school, but no dogs allowed! What will Junie B. bring?

#13

Junie B. Jones Is (almost) a Flower Girl

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and relationships after her boyfriend breaks up with her and she gets into a dispute with her aunt's wedding flower girl

#14
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Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999

A young girl navigates the challenges of kindergarten and Valentine's Day

#15

Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

A young girl navigates her fears and misconceptions about farm animals during a school field trip

#16
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Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

Junie B. Jones learns about the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship during kindergarten Field Day

#17

Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A young girl navigates the challenges of kindergarten and prepares for graduation

#18
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First Grader (at Last!)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2002

A young girl navigates the challenges of first grade, including making friends, dealing with bullies, and learning to read and write.

#19
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Boss of Lunch

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A first-grader navigates the challenges of school and friendships.

#20
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Toothless Wonder

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A young girl loses her first tooth and learns about the tooth fairy, but she has some questions and concerns about the process.

#21
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Cheater Pants

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

A first-grader navigates the challenges of school and friendships while learning valuable lessons about honesty and integrity.

#22

One-Man Band

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

A young girl navigates the challenges of first grade and learns to find her place in the world.

#23
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Shipwrecked

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A first-grade class puts on a play about Christopher Columbus, but things don't go as planned.

#24

Boo...and I Mean It!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A young girl navigates the challenges of Halloween, including scary monsters and witches, while trying to find the perfect costume.

#25

Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A first-grade girl navigates a school holiday gift shop and a secret Santa gift exchange, learning about the value of kindness and generosity along the way.

#26
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Aloha-ha-ha!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A young girl goes on a trip to Hawaii with her family and learns about the island's culture and wildlife.

#27
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Dumb Bunny

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

A first-grader navigates the challenges of friendship and growing up.

Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Navigate school with humor and wit in this interactive survival guide.

#28

Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

A first-grade class creates a list of things they are thankful for, which leads to unexpected surprises and lessons about gratitude and friendship.

And Her Big Fat Mouth / Is a Party Animal

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

Join the world's funniest kindergartner in two laugh-out-loud adventures.

Companion series

Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels Series

3 books · Published 2025–2026

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

Kindergartner fears the school bus. Will she conquer her fear or stay at school forever?

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

A new baby arrives, but is he a monkey? Junie B. must find out the truth.

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2026

Can she find the best job ever, or will her fib be exposed?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Junie B. Jones series?

There are 30 books in the Junie B. Jones series. It began with Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus in 1992, and the newest book, And Her Big Fat Mouth / Is a Party Animal, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Junie B. Jones books in?

Start with Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #30.

What ages are the Junie B. Jones books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Junie B. Jones to life.

01

Denise Brunkus

Author & Illustrator
02

Barbara Park

Author

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