Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel

by Barbara Park, Colleen AF Venable (Adapted by), Honie Beam (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Junie B. Jones is going back to school in a modern adaptation that stays true to the charms that made this series so joyful.

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

It’s Junie B.’s first day of kindergarten! But she’s afraid of the school bus. Can she overcome her fears, or will she be stuck at school forever?

Meet the teacher day? Check! Fun, new classroom? Check! Shiny new first day of school shoes? Check! Meet Junie B. Jones! The B stands for Beatrice. Except she doesn’t like Beatrice. She just likes B. and that’s all. Junie B. is almost six. Almost six is when you go to kindergarten. And TODAY is Junie B.’s first day of school! Only guess what? Junie B. does NOT want to ride the school bus home. It smells on the bus. Plus also, what if there are meanies on the bus who might pour chocolate milk on your head?! In fact, what if Junie B.’s so scared of the bus that when it’s time to go home…she doesn’t?!

After more than thirty years as a beloved favorite, the world’s funniest kindergartner is coming to graphic novels with full-color adaptations that bring Junie B. to life for a new generation of readers and give kids even more ways to laugh—and read—with Junie B. Jones!

Don’t miss Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel—coming soon!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593645635
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	04/29/2025
Series:	Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels: A Stepping Stone Book (TM) , #1
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

BARBARA PARK (1947-2013) was beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She left a legacy of laughter and reading.

COLLEEN AF (Ann Felicity) VENABLE is the author of many kids books, including the Katie the Catsitter series. Colleen discovered Junie B. as a young babysitter and says, "I instantly fell in love. I don't think any character in literature connects with me as much!"

HONIE BEAM (pronounced honey) is making her graphic novel debut with Junie B. Jones. Honie grew up reading Junie B. and is excited to be on the team! When she's not illustrating, Honie can be found playing the mandolin and doodling dragons on important tax documents.

Hometown:

Scottsdale, Arizona

Date of Birth:

April 21, 1947

Place of Birth:

Mt. Holly, New Jersey

Education:

B.S., University of Alabama, 1969

Website:

http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb

Editorial Reviews

★ “A dynamic new graphic ­novel series that stays true to the curious, ­energetic Junie of years past....Park could not ask for a better ­representation of her classic.” —School Library Journal, starred review

★ “A triumphant new entryway into the evergreen world of a spunky young girl.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

From the Publisher

★ 04/01/2025

K-Gr 2—The beloved and imperfect Junie B. Jones returns in a dynamic new graphic novel series that stays true to the curious, energetic Junie of years past. It starts readers at the first tale from the original series, in which six-year-old Junie is excited about beginning kindergarten but worries about having to ride the school bus. When Junie's first bus ride and its accompanying "bus breath" become too much to handle, Junie makes a decision that will take her on an adventure filled with dramatic flair—true to her style. Junie is visually akin to the original, and Beam's illustrations emphasize her wide range of big emotions. Junie sounds and acts like just as a child would and views the world with wonder, curiosity, fear, and joy. Large, expressive eyes, facial expressions, and body language add to the nervous excitement and are emphasized in wonderful three-panel sets to display the quick changes in Junie's emotions— like a true kindergartner. The graphic novel elements are geared towards younger ages to show how pictures and words need to be "read" for full understanding in the comic format. Junie's school world is realistic and modern, and her peers and teachers represent a range of identities and abilities. There is a reason this character has stood the test of time and Venable does a wonderful job reminding readers why. VERDICT A must-buy for any collection, whether Junie is new to readers or an old friend. Park could not ask for a better representation of her classic.—Danielle Schwessinger

School Library Journal