Top-Secret, Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B. (and Me!)

Book arrived written in, drawn in, filled out and less than desirable for my daughter. She was very disappointed in spending her money on this

For fans of JBJ this book is a wonderful companion. Your kids can follow along with JBJ as she writes her journal and they can fill in their own versions on the next pages. My 7 year old devours the JBJ books in about 30 minutes, but she has spent hours and hours on this. It was especially great for the summer because it gave her a chance to practice her writing skills.

My daughter absolutely loves this book - not only because of it's "secret" nature, but because Junie B. fills out her side of the page and then she can fill out her side "just like Junie B. did". It's a great addition to the books.

I just got this for my 8 1/2 year old niece. She already loves Junie B. so I knew this book would be a hit. I think it probably works best for girls, but if you know a boy who loves Junie B., he'll like it. If she (or he) doesn't already know who Junie B. is, it's probably best to read a few of books before getting this diary.My niece loves reading, but writing is still a struggle for her. With this book she's having fun writing, instead of it being a chore. She has done about half the book in just three days. She loves that it's her own personal book and that no one else can look at it (although we are sometimes allowed a peek). I've promised that when she finishes this, we can go and buy another diary, with a lock and everything. I think this is a great introduction to creative writing. There's enough structure so that the process isn't intimidating. The book's format shows that there's a lot of freedom in writing your own diary. You can draw, make lists, and there's even a few times where Junie B. changes the writing suggestion to something she wants to write about.

AWESOME!!!!! I think this book is soo awesome because it lets you put what you think and you can make stories. It is sooo creative cause you can draw and it is fun to see what Junie B. said. I think all girls and i guess boys too should get this book and it is a great way for parents to relax while your kids read and write and draw.

My daughter received this book from her brother for her 7th birthday and was thrilled. The format introduces a young child to the concept of a personal journal, using Junie's entries to illustrate how you can form and write down your thoughts. It develops both reading and writing skills. My daughter loved it so much, she started writing in it as soon as she opened it and wouldn't stop until she was bleary-eyed. She was thrilled to learn that Junie's birthday is just one day after hers and they are the same age. The interactive nature of the book forges a wonderful bond between Junie fans and their favorite 1st grader. The book is also very sturdy -- hardbound with a padded cover and gloss coating to stand up to lots of use.