Junie B. Jones Deluxe Holiday Edition: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)

A gorgeous storybook gift edition of the New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones favorite that keeps kids laughing and “makes reading fun” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man).

Meet the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! It’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of things to celebrate. Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! And having a Secret Santa gift exchange! That means Junie B. gets to pick a special present for a student in her class. But when she ends up getting stuck with Tattletale May, it’s enough to fizzle her holiday spirit… or is it? Maybe, just maybe, a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to teach May a lesson.

From acclaimed author Barbara Park, this hilarious series—starring the wittiest, sassiest first grader around—is sure to be laugh-out-loud fun for the whole family!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs