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Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel — Content Guide for Parents

By Barbara ParkRandom House2025-09-30ISBN 9780593706718160 pages
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Laugh out loud with the #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones—now starring in “a dynamic new graphic ­novel series that stays true to the curious, ­energetic Junie of years past” (School Library Journal, starred review).

“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.”—Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man

Junie B. is NOT happy about a new baby in the family—until her grandma tells her he’s the cutest little monkey ever. A monkey brother? Now that’s exciting!

Junie B. Jones is going to have a new baby at her house. Only that is not a very good surprise. Because babies smell like P.U. (Junie B. smelled one once). But good news! Grandma Miller tells Junie B. the new baby is a little monkey! Now Junie B.’s two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day!

With over seventy-five million books sold and more than thirty years as a beloved favorite, Junie B. is coming to graphic novels with fun, full-color adaptations that give kids even more ways to laugh—and read—with Junie B. Jones!

Look for Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel—available now!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features minor mishaps and social challenges typical of childhood experiences, but there is no explicit violence between characters. The content is light-hearted and appropriate for early readers. No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and intended for young readers, focusing on humorous misunderstandings.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have violence?

    The book features minor mishaps and social challenges typical of childhood experiences, but there is no explicit violence between characters. The content is light-hearted and appropriate for early readers.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and intended for young readers, focusing on humorous misunderstandings.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes or practices present in the narrative.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on the experiences of a young girl in kindergarten without addressing racial issues.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have profanity?

    There is no profanity in the book. The character uses incorrect grammar for humorous effect, but this does not constitute profanity.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on climate-related topics.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on childhood experiences and humor without any references to sexual themes.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have gender roles?

    The book features a strong-willed female protagonist who navigates her social environment without being constrained by traditional gender expectations. The narrative does not critique or promote specific gender roles but presents Junie B. as a confident character who is not belittled for her behavior.

  • Does Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on general reviews of the Junie B. Jones series without reference to LGBTQ+ content.