Recommendations based on Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animalby Barbara Park

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  1. Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake

    by Barbara Park
    Junie B. Jones joins a carnival and helps to stop a cake-eating contest. Hilarious and relatable for young readers.

    "Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." –Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park's #1, New York Times, bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing--and ... (Goodreads)

  2. Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth

    by Barbara Park
    Junie B. Jones can't keep her mouth shut and gets herself into trouble. She learns the importance of thinking before speaking.

    Sometimes life is P.U. Junie B.'s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. ... (Goodreads)

  3. Rodrick Rules

    by Jeff Kinney
    Greg's older brother Rodrick torments him while their parents are away, leading to hilarious mishaps and sibling rivalry.

    At the start of the book, Greg Heffley explains how bad his summer vacation was in which after being signed up with the swim team without his consent, he had to deal with practice at 7:00 AM, being ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

    by Barbara Park
    Junie B. Jones is nervous about riding the school bus for the first time, but learns to love it.

    "Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." –Dav Pilkey, author of Dog ManBarbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing--and ... (Goodreads)

  5. Double Fudge

    by Judy Blume
    Fudge's obsession with money leads to hilarious and chaotic situations for his family.

    In this latest installment of the Fudge series, Fudge is still five years old and takes up an obsessive and greedy love for money, driving his twelve year old brother, Peter, insane, , and after some ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Afternoon on the Amazon

    by Mary Pope Osborne
    Two siblings embark on a magical adventure down the Amazon River, encountering exotic animals and ancient ruins.

    Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! Vampire bats and killer ants? That's what Jack and Annie are about to run into ... (Goodreads)

  7. Mummies in the Morning

    by Mary Pope Osborne
    Jack and Annie travel back in time to ancient Egypt and help a queen save her kingdom from a wicked sorcerer.

    Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and ... (Goodreads)

  8. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

    by Dr. Seuss
    An imaginative picture book filled with hilarious sounds and lively illustrations.

    The story follows a man named Mr. Brown, who can make a wide variety of sounds, imitating the sounds of animals and inanimate objects. The narrator recites a list of items and animals that Mr. Brown ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Dog Days

    by Jeff Kinney
    A funny story of a young boy's summer vacation, full of imaginative adventures.

    The book starts with Greg Heffley describing how he is an "indoor person," and how he intends to spend his summer vacation playing video games. His mother, Susan, wants him to go outdoors more often. ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Sold

    by Patricia McCormick
    A young girl's fight for freedom after being sold into the sex trade in Nepal.

    Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl living with her family in a small hut in the mountains of Nepal. Her family is desperately poor, but her life is full of simple pleasures, like raising her ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Knight at Dawn

    by Mary Pope Osborne
    An adventure to a magical past, where two children outsmart a mean nobleman.

    Peacocks for dinner and boys in skirts?, That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Gall of the castle, a ... (Goodreads)

  12. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

    by Judi Barrett
    A whimsical story of a town where food literally falls from the sky.

    A grandfather reads a bedtime story, chronicling the lives of the citizens of an imaginary town called Chewandswallow, which is characterized by food raining from the sky. The sky provided the ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Miss Nelson Is Back

    by Harry Allard
    A mischievous substitute teacher teaches a lesson to unruly students.

    In this sequel to Miss Nelson is Missing, the scheming kids in Room 207 are in for a big surprise from the scariest substitute around: Miss Viola Swamp. Includes bonus downloadable audio. When their ... (Goodreads)

  14. If You Give a Moose a Muffin

    by Laura Joffe Numeroff
    A loveable moose embarks on a series of comical adventures after receiving a muffin.

    If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want ... (Goodreads)

  15. Amelia Bedelia

    by Peggy Parish
    A literal-minded housekeeper takes instructions too literally, leading to humorous misunderstandings and chaos.

    From dressing the chicken to dusting the furniture, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her. ...But somehow things never turn out quite right. ... (Goodreads)

  16. Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

    by Kevin Henkes
    A young mouse's journey of learning the importance of responsibility and patience.

    Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. ... (Goodreads)

  17. Wrecking Ball

    by Jeff Kinney
    Greg Heffley faces new challenges as he enters middle school, including a school talent show and a disastrous camping trip.

    Wrecking Ball is the 14th book in the , Diary of a Wimpy Kid, series . The series follows an unlucky middle school student named Greg Heffley, his family, and his friends. The books are illustrated ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Ramona and Her Mother

    by Beverly Cleary
    A young girl's journey of understanding her family dynamics and learning to grow up.

    "People should not think being seven and a half years old was easy, because it wasn't." , At last, Ramona's father, Robert, has a job again, so the Quimbys host a brunch to celebrate. Ramona is ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Because of Winn-Dixie

    by Kate DiCamillo
    A girl's journey of self-discovery and healing, as she finds friendship in an unlikely companion.

    Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling debut novel is now available in a paperback digest edition. Kate DiCamillo's first published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately proved to be a keeper—a ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Grim Grotto

    by Lemony Snicket
    A trio of orphans navigate a treacherous journey to unlock the secrets of an elusive organization.

    Klaus examined the tidal charts to estimate the location of the sugar bowl relative to the water cycle . He suspects it to be in the Gorgonian Grotto. An octopus -shaped submarine, captained by Count ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Dance Dance Dance

    by Haruki Murakami
    A man's journey through a surreal dreamscape in search of meaning and solace.

    The novel follows the surreal misadventures of an unnamed protagonist who makes a living as a commercial writer. He is compelled to return to the Dolphin Hotel, a seedy establishment where he once ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

    by Doreen Cronin
    A group of cows learn to type, and use it to negotiate better living conditions with their farmer.

    Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Clickety, clack, MOO. But Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start ... (Goodreads)

  23. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

    by Eileen Christelow
    A fun and mischievous nursery rhyme about five little monkeys causing mayhem.

    Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head. The mama called the doctor. The doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Their teeth are brushed, their pajamas are ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. By the Shores of Silver Lake

    by Laura Ingalls Wilder
    A family's adventures as they travel westward and settle in the Dakota Territory.

    The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they move from their little house on the banks of Plum Creek to the wilderness of the unsettled Dakota Territory. Here Pa works on the new ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Lorax

    by Dr. Seuss
    A story of environmental stewardship and warning of the consequences of greed.

    A young unnamed boy living in a polluted area visits a strange isolated man called the Once-ler on the Street of the Lifted Lorax. The boy pays the Once-ler fifteen cents, a nail, and the shell of a ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki lands a role on a TV show, but struggles to balance fame with her friendships and family.

    Everyone’s been rooting for Nikki Maxwell and her crush, Brandon—and fans will finally learn if they had their first kiss in this seventh book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Click

    by Kayla Miller
    Olive wants to be friends with the new girl in school, but she's afraid to approach her. Can she overcome her shyness and make a new friend?

    From, The, New York Times, bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school, perfect for fans of, Smile, and, Real ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Ink and Bone

    by Lisa Unger
    A woman's search for her missing daughter leads her to a mysterious town with a dark past and dangerous secrets.

    New York Times, bestselling author Lisa Unger “builds a sense of place for The Hollows that rivals Stephen King’s Castle Rock for continuity and creepiness.” —The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) “For ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Tawny Scrawny Lion

    by Kathryn Jackson
    A lion who is always hungry learns the value of friendship and sharing after meeting a group of friendly rabbits.

    Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday—camels on Friday—and on Saturday, elephants! So begins the funny, classic ... (Goodreads)

  30. Swindle

    by Gordon Korman
    A group of kids team up to retrieve a valuable baseball card from a swindler. Action-packed adventure ensues.

    A smart, young boy named Griffin Bing decides to invite his entire class grade over for a sleepover in an old house about to be demolished after the town's plan for using as a new space in their town ... (Wikipedia)