Junie B. Jones books in order follow a funny, outspoken child from her first day of kindergarten through first grade. The series begins when Junie B. is almost six. She makes mistakes, learns lessons, and says exactly what she thinks, which is a big part of why young readers connect with her.
Barbara Park wrote 28 original chapter books, and the reading order matches publication order. The same stories are also being adapted into full-color graphic novels. This guide includes both series, along with the activity and companion books.
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- Junie B. Jones Books in Order
- Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels
- Junie B. Jones Activity and Companion Books
- What Is the Junie B. Jones Series About?
- What Age Are Junie B. Jones Books For?
Junie B. Jones Books in Order
Read the 28 original chapter books in order, beginning with Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus. Books 1–17 follow Junie B. through kindergarten. Book 18 begins her first-grade adventures.
- Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (1992)
- Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business (1993)
- Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (1993)
- Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying (1994)
- Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake (1995)
- Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim’s Birthday (1996)
- Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren (1996)
- Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed (1997)
- Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook (1997)
- Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal (1997)
- Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy (1998)
- Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (1998)
- Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl (1999)
- Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime (1999)
- Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket (2000)
- Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day (2001)
- Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl (2001)
- Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) (2001)
- Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch (2002)
- Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder (2002)
- Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants (2003)
- Junie B., First Grader: One-Man Band (2003)
- Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked (2004)
- Junie B., First Grader: Boo…and I Mean It! (2004)
- Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) (2005)
- Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha! (2006)
- Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny (2007)
- Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) (2012)
Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels
These full-color graphic novels adapt Barbara Park’s original stories in the same order. They were adapted by Colleen AF Venable and illustrated by Honie Beam.
- Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel (2025)
- Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel (2025)
- Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth: The Graphic Novel (2026)
- Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying: The Graphic Novel (2026)
Junie B. Jones Activity and Companion Books
These optional books include writing prompts, puzzles, school tips, stickers, and classroom valentines. They don’t continue the main story, so you can read or use them at any point.
- Top-Secret, Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B. (and Me!) (2003)
- Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School (2009)
- Junie B. Jones: These Puzzles Hurt My Brain! Book (2011)
- Junie B. My Valentime: An Interactive Valentine Activity Book (2013)
What Is the Junie B. Jones Series About?
Junie B. Jones is a kindergartner who approaches school, family, friendship, and growing up with plenty of confidence, even when she doesn’t fully understand what’s happening. Her plans often go wrong, but each story gives her a chance to learn something without losing the personality that makes her Junie B.
The kindergarten books introduce her classmates, teacher, baby brother, and everyday school problems. The first-grade books bring a new classroom, new friendships, and bigger challenges while keeping the chapters short and approachable.
What Age Are Junie B. Jones Books For?
The publisher recommends Junie B. Jones for ages 6–9 and grades 1–4. The books work well as read-alouds for younger children and as short independent chapter books for developing readers.
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