Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Park

Plot Summary:

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Park is a book about the new present for Junie B. The present ends up being her baby brother. Junie B. is livid and cannot stand her baby brother. When grandma comes to visit, she class the little baby “a cute little monkey.” Junie B get the idea to tell her class that her mother gave birth to a real live monkey. Eager to see the monkey Junie B.’s friends shower her with gift exchanges in order to see the “little monkey.” Finally, the Junie B.’s parents visit the school. There the students see the real monkey for what he is, a beautiful baby! Because of all the attention and accolades, Junie B. is finally proud to have a little brother.

Impression about the book:

Students what are acquiring a new language will be confused at the expression Junie B. Jones makes. The sentences the little girl says are inaccurate and her language is filled with the words like stupid and hate. The story line is funny but because of the inappropriate use of language.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

This book is not recommended to emergent reader due to the inaccuracies in the grammar. These funny readers can help students who have mastered the English language. I do not recommend are these readers for those who are learning to read.

Suggestions for library use:

Although Junie B Jones’s books are quite funny, they can be used as a read aloud rather than a recommendation to an emergent reader. This series is good for children K-6 or upper elementary students.