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Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) — Content Guide for Parents

By Barbara ParkRandom House Children's Books2019-10-01ISBN 9781984892690144 pages
Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)

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

About this book

A gorgeous storybook gift edition of the New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones favorite--now for the first time with full-color art! Just right for gifts and read-alouds!

Ho, ho... uh-oh! Laugh yourself silly with the world's funniest kid!

It's holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate. Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part. When everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets Tattletale you-know-who! It's enough to fizzle the holiday fun! Unless... is a Secret Santa gift Junie B.'s chance to give May exactly what she deserves? Or will Junie B. and May find their holiday spirit and finally bring peace and goodwill to Room One? Find out in this gorgeously illustrated, full-color edition of the laugh-out-loud holiday, family, and classroom favorite--the perfect read-aloud for the holidays or all year long!

With over 65 million books sold, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones books are beloved in classrooms and have been keeping kids and their grown-ups laughing--and reading--for more than twenty-five years.

USA TODAY:
"Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set."

Publishers Weekly:
"Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.-and reading-are lots of fun."

Kirkus Reviews:
"Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world.... A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud."

Time:
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."



Frequently asked questions

  • Is Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no violence in the book. The narrative features humorous situations and minor mishaps typical of childhood experiences, without any physical altercations or harm between characters. No scary content is present in the book. The story is designed to be fun and engaging for children, without any elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have violence?

    There is no violence in the book. The narrative features humorous situations and minor mishaps typical of childhood experiences, without any physical altercations or harm between characters.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is designed to be fun and engaging for children, without any elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book. The story revolves around holiday festivities and personal challenges, but does not include any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The focus is on the character's personal experiences and interactions rather than racial dynamics.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is suitable for young readers, maintaining a light-hearted and humorous tone throughout.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The story centers around holiday events and personal interactions, without addressing environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The story is aimed at early readers and focuses on age-appropriate themes related to school and holiday activities.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have gender roles?

    The book features a strong female protagonist, Junie B. Jones, who navigates her school life with humor and determination. However, it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles, focusing instead on her individual experiences.

  • Does Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on the humorous experiences of Junie B. Jones and her interactions with classmates, particularly during the holiday season. There are no references to LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

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