Very cute book. Just a nice way to say I love you to your child. Would  make a nice valentine gift for a young child.

My daughter loved this book and my son (3 yrs.) loves it now too.

This book about a song/poem that a mom dog sings to her puppy. There is no actual music in the book so you need to make up your own tune. I made one up and it has stuck. The nice thing with kids is the tune does not have to be elaborate.

I did a search and there is actually an official song on Sandra Boyton’s website. Here is the link if you want to take a listen — Snuggle Puppy MP3

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The reasons I don’t like the series of books is: Junie is obnoxious, and my child and yours does not need encouragement to be more obnoxious. The grammar is terrible. I understand that the book is from a grade 1’s point of view, but it just does not help children who are learning to read. Sometimes it makes it hard to follow.

Also, as you can see by the title of the book that proper spelling is not used (Valentime’s Day). Lastly, she lacks respect for her teacher. She calls her Mrs.

Here is an example of what I am talking about:

“Do not stand on your chair, Junie B.!” she said. “And please don’t fight about valentines. If someone didn’t sent you a card, it was just a mistake. no one would do something like that on purpose. I’m sure of it.”

After that, I sat back down in my seat. And I looked at that woman very curious. Because Mrs. is a nice teacher.
But sometime she doesn’t understand children at all.”

I know people will disagree with me and say that they are just fun books. For me, I never purchase these books for my daughter, and try and encourage a better choice when going to the library.

So, this book is about Valentine’s day and how Junie gets a huge card from a secret admirer. She then tries to figure out who it is. It is someone she least suspects.

Cute plot and ending. Still not a fan of Junie B.
Scholastic Reading Level: 2.1

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