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Junie B., First Grader: One-Man Band (Junie B. Jones, Book 22) | 
 enlarge | Author: Barbara Park
Creator: Denise Brunkus
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 114321
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 87
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.7
ISBN: 0375825223
EAN: 9780375825224
ASIN: 0375825223
Publication Date: September 23, 2003
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Condition: Slightly warped
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Junie B. Jones is thrilled. "The whole entire first grade" is planning a kickball tournament, and this feisty first grader daydreams about being the star of Room One. Unfortunately, where Junie B. goes, trouble must follow. "And it's called, I accidentally kicked my ball over the fence. And I didn't want to go get it. So I had to find something else to kick." That something else turns out to be her mom's watering can--which happens to be full at the time. Now Junie B. has an owie on her piggy toe and it looks like she won't be able to participate in the tournament. But wait! Her friend Sheldon can't play kickball either, due to a spectacular fall in the classroom. Maybe these two can come up with an alternate plan that will still allow Junie B. to be the star! Barbara Park's inexhaustible beginning chapter-book series has all the ingredients young readers like best: humor, repetition, predictability (with a few surprises), and lots of silly action. Grown-up readers might tire of the cute malapropisms, but kids will thrive on the "whole entire" series. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
Go Room One! 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?
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Gosh, what could possibly go wrong here? January 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Any true fan of Barbara Parks' novels would know that there's going to be a million laughs here for young readers and parents. There's going to be a kick-ball tournament, Junie tries her worst to be the best, and ultimately hilarious lessons will crack-up readers and straighten-out Junie B. Jones.
Well, she'll be straightened out until her next adventure.
Junie B., First Grader: One-Man Band is well worth your time and attention. Families and classrooms will find lots to discuss about how it really ought to be done.
Fabulous, fun read!
Excellent Book!! November 3, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My six year old loves Junie B. Jones. A lot of people are saying that Junie's grammar is bad and it's true. However, that's how many 6 year old children speak. We've read about Junie going through kindergarten and now on to the first grade. I assume her grammar will only improve as she continues to grow and move on to second and third grade, and so on and so on. My daughter has been reading these books since kindergarten and is well above the expected first grade reading level. I don't think the poor grammar hurts the learning process. In fact I think the books play an important part in my child's education and her social life. Junie can be a bit of a brat but she also learns from her mistakes. Besides, What child isn't a brat at least some of the time?
Story Line is Excellent, Grammar Stinks! October 17, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My son and I read One-Man Band this week. The story line is entertaining -- and true to Barbara Park's creative form; however, poor use of grammar ruined the tale for both of us. Yes, I know that the defiance of grammar rules is supposed to add to the humor of the story, but it was a stumbling block for my son and I as we tried to decipher Junie's comments. Young readers have enough trouble learning to read and write correctly without Barbara Park adding to the confusion. My solution? Keep Junie B. coming -- but without the grammar faux paux!
This book is great!!!!! September 26, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book, sure the grammar isn't very good but
that's what makes the book funny.I have all the Junie B. Jones books and love them all. Great for children who are just learning to read!
Thanks to Junie B., my students love to read!!! July 18, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have read the reviews of this book below, and am astonished at the poor reviews.
Junie B. Jones is supposed to have poor grammar, as many, many 1st graders do. The great thing is, as a school teacher, I get to hear my students correcting her grammar. Children learn by doing- Junie B. makes them hear her mistakes and correct them and laugh at how silly some of th mistakes are.
Also, of course she wants to be the center of attention, as do 99.98% of the rest of the 6-year-olds in the world. That is yet another thing that makes these books so appealing to children- especially children who are between 5 & 9.
The most important part of learning to read is actual reading. It doesn't matter what you read- just read. My students love to read Junie B., so what kind of teacher would I be if I told them not to read something they like, but rather read something they don't like. How many would still want to read? Few.
If your child loves Junie B., don't make the mistake of restricting his or her reading because of grammar or Junie's desire to be the center of attention. Children become fluent and effective readers by reading as much as possible. Encourage your child to read what he or she loves.
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