The co-op bookstore for avid readers
Book Cover for: Junie B. Jones #22: One-Man Band, Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones #22: One-Man Band

Barbara Park

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 more than twenty years. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation!

Meet the World's Funniest First Grader--Junie B. Jones! It's time for the first-grade kickball tournament! Only, here's the problem. Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and she can't play on the team. So now what? She definitely doesn't want to be a cheerleader. But wait! Maybe she could be in Sheldon's halftime show! Then all eyes would be on her! And she would be the star! Hurray! Hurray! Junie B. . . . in the spotlight. What could possibly go wrong?

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

Publishers 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
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

Book Details

  • Publisher: Random House Children's Books
  • Publish Date: Dec 28th, 2004
  • Pages: 96
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.75in - 5.25in - 0.25in - 0.17lb
  • EAN: 9780375825361
  • Recommended age: 06-09
  • Categories: Humorous StoriesSchool & EducationReaders - Beginner

About the Author

BARBARA PARK (1947-2013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here. We are thankful for the laughter she's given us and to millions of children.

Praise for this book

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."