Reading Order
9 series · 50 booksDon't Make Me Smile Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't Make Me Smile (Short Story) | 1981 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | My Mother Got Married (Short Story) | 1989 | Buy from Amazon |
Skinnybones Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skinnybones | 1982 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Almost Starring Skinnybones (Short Story) | 1988 | Buy from Amazon |
Geek Chronicles Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxie, Rosie, and Earl- Partners In Grime | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Rosie Swanson (Short Story) | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Dear God, Help!!! Love, Earl (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Short Story) | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying (Short Story) | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Junie B. Jones Is a Flower Girl (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Boss of Lunch (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Toothless Wonder (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Cheater Pants (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | One-Man Band (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Shipwrecked (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Boo...and I Mean it! (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Aloha-ha-ha! (Short Story) | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Dumb Bunny (Short Story) | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School (Short Story) | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon |
Junie B. Jones Non-Fiction
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top-Secret Personal Beeswax (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Junie B.'s These Puzzles Hurt My Brain! Book | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Junie B. My Valentime (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Barbara Park Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operation (Short Story) | 1982 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Beanpole | 1983 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Buddies (Short Story) | 1985 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Kid in the Red Jacket (Short Story) | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Mick Harte Was Here (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Psssst! It's Me...the Bogeyman (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Graduation of Jake Moon (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon |
Barbara Park Short Story Collections
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Funnyman and Other Plays | 1990 | Buy from Amazon |
Barbara Park Picture Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma! There's Nothing to Do Here!: A Word from Your Baby-in-Waiting (Short Story) | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Adventures of Lily Leaf (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy from Amazon |
Barbara Park (1947-2013) was an American children's book author known for her humorous and relatable stories. Born in New Jersey, she graduated from Boston University with a degree in special education. After working as a teacher, she began writing children's books in the early 1980s. Park's most famous series, "Junie B. Jones," follows the adventures of a precocious kindergartener named Junie B. Jones. With over 60 books in the series, Junie B. has become a beloved character for young readers. Park's other notable works include the "Amelia Bedelia" and "Skinnybones" series. Park's books have received critical acclaim, earning her numerous awards, including the Mark Twain Award for Children's Literature in 2002. Her works have been praised for their humor, relatable characters, and ability to entertain young readers while also teaching valuable life lessons. Barbara Park's legacy continues to inspire and entertain generations of young readers.