Junie B. Jones the Musical Cast Album

PreS—Gr 4—Songwriting team Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler created this musical, with input from author Barbara Park, which is based on four of her "June B. Jones" books. Performed by professional actors, singers, and musicians, this excellent production features a variety of musical styles including 60s rock, pop, gospel, Motown, a 1920s-style Broadway tune, and marching band. The musical begins with Junie B. receiving a journal in which to record her "Top Secret Personal Beeswax." Junie loses one friend in "Lucille, Camille, Chenille," and makes a new one (Herb) in "You Can Be My Friend." Her teacher also realizes that "You Need Glasses," and Junie rejoices in "Now I See." Junie also loves "Show and Tell" and her new "Lunch Box." All the students love "Gladys Gutzman, Queen of Snacks." Other tunes include "Time to Make a Drawing," "Kickball Tournament," "Sheldon Potts' Halftime Show," "When Life Gives You Lemons," and "Writing Down the Story of My Life."