Audiobook Review: Junie B. Jones: First Ever Musical Edition!

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Random House Audio; 1.5 hours; $20.00; Amazon

Wow! I had no idea that the Junie B. Jones series by the late author Barbara Park will celebrate it's 25th anniversary this year. I was a bit too old to read the book series during the 90s; though I have become a June B. Jones fan as an adult. Over the years, I have bought a few of the titles at thrift stores. The books are a delight to read.

Now available to own from Penguin Random House Publishing is the two-disc audio book Junie B. Jones: First Ever Musical Edition!, featuring the audio book First Grader (at last!) and songs from the Junie B. Jones, The Musical.

The audio version of the book "Junie B Jones, First Grader (at Last)" is on the 1st CD. The story centers on Junie B. Jone's first days of first grade, where she finds out things have changed a lot since kindergarten. To make matters worse for her, she has a difficult time reading the blackboards, which means only thing - June B. Jones needs glasses.

The 2nd disc features all the songs from the Junie B. Jones, The Musical with lyrics by Marcy Heisler. The musical is adapted from the books Junie B. Jones, First Grader; Junie B. Jones, Boss of Lunch; Junie B. Jones; One-Man Band; and Top Secret, Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B. (and Me!) by Barbara Park.

Tracks/Songs on the disc are:

Introduction

Top-Secret, Personal Beeswax

Lucille, Camille, Chenille

You Can Be My Friend

Time to Make a Drawing

You Need Glasses

Show and Tell

Now I See

Lunch Box

Gladys Gutzman, Queen of Snacks

Kickball Tournament

Sheldon Pott's Halftime Show

When Life Gives You Lemons

Kickball Tournament (Reprise)

When Life Gives You Lemons (Reprise)

Writing Down the Story of My Life

Final Thoughts: I was a bit too old when the first Junie B. Jones was originally published, so the books never hit my radar until I came across a few of the titles at a thrift store a few years ago. Being a lover of all books, and despite the fact the series is written for kids, I purchased a few of the books. I thought both the plots and illustrations were cute. When I realized the Junie B. Jones: First Ever Musical Edition! was being released, I eagerly jumped at a chance to review it.

The 1st CD features the audiobook of "First Grader (at last!)," which is told from the point-of-view of Junie B. Jones. It's a cute little story that will appeal to young readers (listeners). The plot involves Junie B. Jones not being able to read the boards at school, and she eventually has to get glasses. 

The 2nd CD features all the music from the musical. While the songs aren't exactly my type of music, I thought the lyrics were charming, and I believe kids will get a kick out of listening to the CD.

Overall, I've enjoyed listening to Junie B. Jones: First Ever Musical Edition!. I thought both the audiobook and the songs were adorable.