Park, Barbara, ill. Denise Brunkus. 1999. Junie B. Jones is a Beauty Shop Guy. Random House Books for Young Readers: New York, N. Y.
Junie B. Jones’s latest adventure begins in the “spinny” chair at the local beauty shop. The excitable kindergartener becomes convinced that her calling is to be a “beauty shop guy”, and she begins to practice on her dog, rabbit slippers, and eventually herself. She covers her “unfortunate sprigs” with several hats, but upon her arrival at school, eventually has to ask her teacher for help. As always, Junie B. is the focus of this delightful story, but the adult characters are close by to assist and reaffirm, but without being over-bearing. Parks has hit another home-run with the colorful, witty story that will hold the attention, and bring rollicking laughter from children and adults alike. Brunkus’s illustrations add to the fun and bring the finishing touch to a delightful short novel. Mandy Hooker (Written as an assignment for TWU SLIS)
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