About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a new experience that feels bigger and scarier than it actually is. It is particularly helpful for kids who tend to catastrophize or fixate on specific, unlikely fears when venturing into the unknown. Through the eyes of the irrepressible Junie B. Jones, readers explore the common childhood anxiety surrounding a first field trip to a farm, specifically the fear of being attacked by a 'mean' rooster. While Junie B. is known for her comical misuse of grammar and 'mouthy' attitude, she provides a vital mirror for children to see their own worries validated and eventually laughed at. The story moves from intense dread to a charming resolution where Junie B. discovers a 'peep' (a chick) that changes her perspective on farming. It is an excellent choice for normalizing big feelings and opening a low-pressure dialogue about bravery in the face of imagination-fueled fears.
