I can't stand to let my daughter read those books! I'm afraid she's going to pick up the bad grammar. They also set a poor example for readers as far as punctuation usage, complete sentences, etc. My daughter loves them, though, and I have to admit some of them are funny.
2006-10-09 23:07:42 · 12 answers · asked by bibliophile31 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
If it encourages an otherwise reluctant reader to pick up a book & read it, I would allow her to read them.
My second daughter was reluctant to read until she dicovered teen paperbacks. She quite enjoyed them, I didn't!!
Now as an adult, she reads a wonderful range of titles & subjects. So, its all in getting people to enjoy reading.
As far as correct grammar is concerned, this stems from what they hear every day, especially at home.
2006-10-10 00:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by cloud43 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree completely. I've gotten rid of all Junie B Jones books. It's baffling to me that such bad grammar is permissible. Most kids literature is very well written. Junie B says things like "me and Jim went to the store..." At the same time, my kid is hearing in school that same usage as an example of BAD grammar (fortunately, she already knew).
And now that I've read the other replies, I observe that some of those who like Junie B seem unaware of their own bad grammar. My kid is a fluent reader at age 7, loves to read, and speaks very articulate English. Sometimes she makes errors, and sometimes I correct her, but I think reading good literature has helped her a lot. Look for Puffin Books, Caldecott Medal winners, etc.
2006-10-12 16:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bike99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seriously doubt these books will encourage your daughter to pick up bad grammar. What she hears from the adults she comes in contact with will have more influence. Encorage her to read other books besides Junie B. so she can see how she's supposed to speak.
2006-10-12 18:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't expect a kindergartener/first grader to use perfect English. This is why kids relate so well to them. It sounds as if she's just a friend telling what's going on.
Don't worry about your daughter reading them. I read all of them when I was younger, and I am now in high school doing fantastic in all of my English classes. In middle school, I was 8th in the state for language arts.
Just encourage her to read. If not Junie B. Jones, find others for her.
2006-10-10 09:56:45 · answer #4 · answered by LM 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
of course she does. she's in the first grade. take into consideration the fact that she told all her friends that she had a baby monkey for a brother or the fact that she wanted to be a beauty shop guy. she's a kid and she's written on a level that kids can understand, much the way music is written to the contemporary audience. you cna't find the word ain't in a dictionary but you can't find a single genre of music that doesn't have it. you're overthinking this. if junie b jones' bad grammer is the biggest issue you have going on with you child, let her read the books and hit your knees and say a prayer of thanks. you are currently experiencing a miracle, my friend.
2006-10-10 07:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by kajunprincezz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do...I have read these books aloud to a 2nd grader that I was mentoring and I was appalled at the grammar. I know that they are written from the point of view of a very young girl, but it does seem that they set a bad example. I can vouch for their popularity though, my nieces loved them and they are never in at the library!
2006-10-10 09:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read one before deciding whether or not to read it alound to my son. She is hilarious and it was quite an honest portrayal of how a kindergartner view things. And how they talk. I'm constantly correcting his grammar, but they are geared towards fourth graders and above not to someone just learning what grammar is and how to properly speak. If your daughter enjoys reading and is old enough to understand that it's written from a younger child's point of view then I don't see why she wouldn't read them. On the other hand, if she's not old enough to understand then, by all means, tell her to wait to read them until she's older.
2006-10-10 23:38:04 · answer #7 · answered by katesolo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are intelligent. Yes, the Junie B. Jones books are terrible, if one's goal is to have children learn about communicating properly and effectively--as well their goal should be.
2006-10-10 17:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by bot_parody 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From my experience, let me just tell you that those books are the best! they may have bad grammar but they are very amusing. i read them up auntil i was too big for them. Even now when i see one i get all happy and im like "omg what is she doing now!" so yeah let her read them, i didnt pick up on her grammar.
2006-10-10 17:23:06 · answer #9 · answered by cherrysnowcone08 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids have never read them, so I have no idea.
2006-10-10 08:35:40 · answer #10 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋