Toothless Wonder (Junie B., First Grader)

Park, Barbara

ISBN 10: 0613710142 ISBN 13: 9780613710145

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 2003

Synopsis

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Meet the World's Funniest First Grader--Junie B. Jones! Yikes . . . It's a looth tooth! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for over 20 years! In the 20th Junie B. Jones book, one of Junie B.'s top front teeth is loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what's all this tooth fairy business? Like, who is this woman, really? And what does she do with all those used teeth? So many questions, so little time. USA TODAY : ""Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set."" Publisher's 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 Magazine : ""Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Yikes . . . It's a looth tooth!
One of Junie B. Jones's top front teeth is loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what's all this tooth fairy business? Like, who is this woman, really? And what does she do with all those used teeth? So many questions, so little time.

"From the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

BARBARA PARK is best known as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Barbara once said, “I’ve never been sure whether Junie B.’s fans love her in spite of her imperfections...or because of them. But either way, she’s gone out into the world and made more friends than I ever dreamed possible.”

Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here!

Barbara Park was born in New Jersey in 1947 and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband, Richard, raised two sons. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0613710142
• ISBN 13: 9780613710145
• Binding: School & Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 96