Junie B. Jones is a Beauty Shop Guy

Junie B. Jones is a Beauty Shop Guy
By Barbara Park
Publisher/Date: Scholastic 1999
# of Pages: 67
Reading Level: Grades 1-3
Genre: fiction


Summary:

The book begins with Junie B. Jones deciding to have a new name. she chooses Pinkie Gladys Gutzman. her parents aren't too keen on her new name, but they humor her and let her wear a name tag. her dad has to get his hair cut, and he takes Junie with him. the hairdresser there lets Junie B. help out, but she sort of gets into trouble as always. However, after the trip to the Beauty salon, she gets the idea that she wants to be a "beauty shop guy". She practices on her bunny slippers, but they don't turn out very well. she hides them under her bed. then she decides to cut her dog's fur. but that doesn't turn out very well either. her parents find out and take away her scissors. however, she then decides to be a shampoo girl, and she washes her teddy bear's head. that doesn't turn out so well either. then she decides to cut her own hair with her extra scissors. it doesn't turn out well at all, and she decides to wear three hats to school so nobody will see her hair. then her teacher takes her in the hall to see what happened, and Junie tells her what the story is. she let's Junie keep her hat on the rest of the day. Then her dad comes to pick her up. when he sees her hair, he takes her back to the beauty salon, and she gets her hair fixed. she learns her lesson not to play with scissors.

Who Benefits from reading this book?

This is a beginning chapter book that can get younger kids to be interested in reading. I think younger kids will be able to relate well with her because she is very much like a little kid. plus it's just entertaining. anyone who wants a good laugh will benefit from reading this book.

What problems could this book cause?

I don't see any problems with this book. yes, Junie B. gets into trouble, but she always learns her lesson in the end. i don't think her example of cutting her stuffed animals, dog, or her own hair will make kids want to make the same mistake.

My Reaction:

I've always loved the Junie B. Jones books. I really enjoy her fun personality and funny quirks. She talks just like a little kid. the author does a good job at making her character come to life. she does things that other kids her age would actually do, and i like that. I laugh whenever i read these books. i love them, and they're an easy read.