Bound To Stay Bound

School Library Journal - 06/12/2026 Gr 1–4—Fans of the Junie B. Jones series will enjoy this Spanish-language edition of the graphic novel adaptation of Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, which portrays the moment that the irrepressible heroine learns that she is about to become a big sister. After realizing that her parents' "big surprise" can't be wrapped up in a box, Grandmother's startling comment about her baby brother feeds Junie B.'s imagination, and she decides he should come to show-and-tell at school. Filled with comics panels of classroom scenes and moments that depict Junie B.'s home life, this version is adeptly adapted by Venable and cleverly illustrated by Beam with colorist Byrd. This delightful account offers elementary readers ample opportunity to unpack emblematic Spanish vocabulary while also deciphering how Junie B.'s friendships will change as she welcomes a sibling into her life. Filled with the usual iconic moments that turn Junie B.'s life upside-down, this graphic novel for emerging and newly independent readers takes Junie B. and her classmates—Gloria, Lucy, and fleeting love-interest Ricardo—on another coming-of-age journey with hilarious results. Educators and parents alike will find this edition a useful text to address how taking on new responsibilities is a joyful part of growing up. VERDICT This is a Spanish-language must-purchase for graphic novel collections.—Sharon Sherman - Copyright 2026 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.