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Book Series · 29 Books
Junie B. Jones Books
In order from Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus to Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten.
Barbara Park's funny early chapter books follow outspoken Junie B. through kindergarten and first grade. The 28 novels are short, heavily illustrated, and now joined by full-color graphic adaptations of the opening stories.
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Reading order
How to Read Junie B. Jones in Order
Read the 28 numbered novels from Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus through Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten. The stories are episodic, but publication order preserves Junie's move from kindergarten into first grade and the growth of her friendships.
The graphic novels retell the prose books rather than continuing them. Begin that route with the Stupid Smelly Bus graphic novel, or switch between formats at the matching title. The school survival guide is an activity companion; the two-in-one editions contain stories already counted in the 28 novels.
Sources: Penguin Random House's numbered Junie B. Jones list, Penguin Random House's graphic-novel list.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Junie is energetic, impulsive, and very funny, but her grammar, spelling, name-calling, and blunt observations are intentionally childlike rather than models of polished behavior. Stories usually let consequences and caring adults help her understand what went wrong.
The books stay gentle: common worries include school embarrassment, jealousy, friendship conflict, monsters under the bed, pets, holidays, and occasional teasing. They work especially well as read-alouds when a parent wants to talk through Junie's choices without draining the humor from them.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Prefers full-color comics
Start with the matching Stupid Smelly Bus graphic novel. It tells the same opening story in a visual format.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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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
29 books · Published 1992–2014
#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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
#28
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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.
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Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014
A Thanksgiving contest challenges kids to find gratitude, but can they agree on what they're thankful for?
Graphic adaptations
Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels Series
3 books · Published 2025–2026
Full-color retellings of the opening Junie B. Jones novels—not additional stories.
#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025
Kindergartner fears the school bus. Will she conquer her fear or stay at school forever?
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1994
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025
A new baby arrives, but is he a monkey? Junie B. must find out the truth.
#3
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2026
Can she find the best job ever, or will her fib be exposed?
Activity companion
More Junie B. Fun
1 book · Published 2009
An optional school guide with activities rather than another numbered novel.
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$1248
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.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Junie B. Jones series?
There are 29 books in the Junie B. Jones series. It began with Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus in 1992, and the newest book, Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten, was published in 2014.
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 #29.
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.
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