Junie B. Jones 25 Jingle Bells, Bat..., Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones 25 Jingle Bells, Bat..., Barbara Park
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Junie B. Jones #25: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)

Author: Barbara Park

Narrator: Lana Quintal

Unabridged: 1 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/27/2005

Synopsis

Meet the World's Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones!

Ho, ho...uh-oh! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for over 20 years! In the 25th Junie B. Jones book, it’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate. Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part of all! When everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! It’s enough to fizzle your holiday spirit! Hmm . . . or is it? Maybe, just maybe, a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves.

USA TODAY:
"Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set."

Publisher's 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 Magazine:
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

About The Author

BARBARA PARK is best known as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Barbara once said, “I’ve never been sure whether Junie B.’s fans love her in spite of her imperfections…or because of them. But either way, she’s gone out into the world and made more friends than I ever dreamed possible.”Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here!Barbara Park was born in New Jersey in 1947 and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband, Richard, raised two sons. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rod on December 06, 2024

Junie B. Jones is such a little brat, but golly does she make me laugh. I hope never to find myself in a room with someone like her, but I do enjoy reading her adventures. And this hilarious turn has her coming up with one of her most evil schemes ever when she finds herself in an unwelcome Secret S......more

Goodreads review by Mara on January 08, 2015

I read this book Junie B.,First grader Jingle bells, batman smells (P.S. So does May.)and it was a great story it was very interesting I didn't want to stop reading it!!! I really liked how at the end it was making you think what will Junie B. Jones give to May as a Secret Santa. In the beginning May......more

Goodreads review by Lindi on December 03, 2010

I love Junie B.! Here's just a little taste: "'My father says that friends should never borrow money from each other.' [says May] "I clapped my hands real thrilled. 'Then it's perfect!' I said 'Cause I you and I aren't friends! I don't even like you, May! Plus listen to this! I'm not even borrowing t......more

Goodreads review by Almonds Animated but books on March 31, 2021

THIS BOOK WAS SO FUNNY! Me and my Mom especially liked the part where Junie B said, “Lucille stomped her expensive foot.” We laughed so hard, even the neighbors could hear it! I recomend this book to everyone, 5 stars!......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on December 14, 2023

I wanted to give it less stars because Junie B is always so whiny and contrary as much as a teenager in a first grade body can be! 🤣 On the upside, though, I get why young children are attracted to the character and book series, and it did leave me with a feel good grin!......more

Quotes

From USA TODAY:
"Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set."

From Publisher' Weekly:
"Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun."

From 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."

From Booklist:
"Park, one of the funniest writers around . . . brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter-book set."

From Time magazine:
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

From School Library Journal:
"Readers will relate instantly to the trials and tribulations of this first grader....She is always endearing and wonderfully funny."

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