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Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (p.s. so does May.) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

jingle bells, Batman smells! (P.S. so does May)

Plot

Meet the World's Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones!Ho, ho...uh-oh! 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 25th Junie B. Jones book, it’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate. Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part of all! When everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! It’s enough to fizzle your holiday spirit! Hmm . . . or is it? Maybe, just maybe, a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves.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."