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Junie B. Jones #18: First Grader (at last!)

By Barbara Park
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

By Barbara Park
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

By Barbara Park
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

By Barbara Park
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

By Barbara Park

By Barbara Park

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Paperback $4.99

Aug 20, 2002 | ISBN 9780375815164 | 6-9 years

Ebook $3.99

Mar 12, 2009 | ISBN 9780375894428 | 6-9 years

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Aug 05, 2025 | 60 Minutes | 6-9 years

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    About Junie B. Jones #18: First Grader (at last!)

    “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man

    Get ready to go back to school with Junie B. Jones! The World’s Funniest Kindergartener is now officially a first grader! The #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold!
     
    Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Being in first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here’s the worst thing of all: When Junie B. tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can’t seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing glasses?

    About Junie B. Jones #18: First Grader (at last!)

    “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man

    Get ready to go back to school with Junie B. Jones! The World’s Funniest Kindergartener is now officially a first grader! The #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold!
     
    Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Being in first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here’s the worst thing of all: When Junie B. tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can’t seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing glasses?

    About Junie B. Jones #18: First Grader (at last!)

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

    Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! 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 18th Junie B. Jones book, being in first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here’s the worst thing of all: When Junie B. tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can’t seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing glasses?

    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.”

    Also by Barbara Park

    Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
    Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel
    Junie B. Jones Bestest Box Set Ever (Books 1-10)
    Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
    The Fun Starts Here!
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    Also by Barbara Park

    Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
    Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel
    Junie B. Jones Bestest Box Set Ever (Books 1-10)
    Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
    The Fun Starts Here!
    See all books by Barbara Park

    Also by Barbara Park

    Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
    Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel
    Junie B. Jones Bestest Box Set Ever (Books 1-10)
    Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
    The Fun Starts Here!
    See all books by Barbara Park

    About Barbara Park

    Barbara Park was best-known as the creator and author of the New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, the stories of an outrageously funny kindergartener that have kept kids (and their grownups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. The series was consistently a #1 New… More about Barbara Park

    About Denise Brunkus

    Denise Brunkus is a children’s book illustrator. She has illustrated more than 60 books, including the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series and Read All About It! by Laura and Jenna Bush.

    About Barbara Park

    Barbara Park was best-known as the creator and author of the New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, the stories of an outrageously funny kindergartener that have kept kids (and their grownups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. The series was consistently a #1 New… More about Barbara Park

    About Denise Brunkus

    Denise Brunkus is a children’s book illustrator. She has illustrated more than 60 books, including the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series and Read All About It! by Laura and Jenna Bush.

    About Barbara Park

    Barbara Park was best-known as the creator and author of the New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, the stories of an outrageously funny kindergartener that have kept kids (and their grownups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. The series was consistently a #1 New… More about Barbara Park

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Paperback | $4.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Aug 20, 2002 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780375815164

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Ebook | $3.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 12, 2009 | 96 Pages | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780375894428

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $6.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 05, 2025 | 60 Minutes | 6-9 years | ISBN 9798217287529

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    Praise

    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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