Junie B Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy
#11 of 28 in Junie B. Jones Series
What’s inside...
This book follows the adventures of Junie B. Jones, a young girl with ambitions to become a hairdresser like her dad. She gets a beauty kit and starts practicing on her stuffed animals, her dog, and even herself. However, trouble ensues when she tries to style her own hair and it doesn't go as planned. The story captures the humorous journey of Junie B. as she explores her dream of being a beauty shop professional, facing challenges and learning from her mistakes along the way.
Discussion points
What do you think Junie B. felt when she decided to open her own beauty shop?
How do you think the story would change if Junie B. listened to her parents’ advice?
Why is it important to ask for help when trying something new, like Junie B. did?
What would you do if you were in Junie B.'s shoes and your first attempt didn't go as planned?
How did Junie B.’s actions affect the people around her?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in Junie B.'s shoes, fostering empathy and understanding towards her choices and mistakes.
Discuss the importance of following guidelines and seeking help, using Junie B.'s experiences as a reference point.
Prompt your child to think about how they might handle a similar situation differently, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Highlight the consequences of Junie B.’s actions on her and others, reinforcing lessons in responsibility.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Self-expression is valuable
Explanation: Junie B. Jones experiments with her identity in a beauty salon, showing her creative and exploratory side.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore different hobbies and express themselves through art, role-play, or other activities, helping them develop a sense of self and confidence.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Throughout the story, Junie B. makes various mistakes but learns important lessons from each, demonstrating the natural growth that comes from trial and error.
Real-World Application: This can teach children that it’s okay to make mistakes, as long as they learn from them. It promotes resilience and the understanding that errors are part of the learning process.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and consequences
Explanation: Junie B. faces consequences for her actions in the beauty shop, which teaches her about responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of thinking actions through and understanding the impact they have on themselves and others, fostering a sense of personal responsibility.
Example Lesson: Respect for others’ belongings and spaces
Explanation: The narrative explains how Junie B. must respect the beauty salon’s equipment and space, learning boundaries.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of respecting other people's property and personal spaces, which is crucial for social interaction and community living.