![]() ![]() These books are still very much present in my subconscious. The birthday cake, the party, the apples, the visit to the library…. I was amazed by how much of this book actually came back as I read it. Who am I kidding? Every library visit was a good library day, but those were exceptional library days. I called it a good library day when I found a new one. I always enjoyed them as a child, and can clearly picture exactly where they were on my local library’s shelves. I’m 42 as I write this so it’s been 30 – 35 years since I read any of Beverly Cleary’s books. When I posted my Beverly Cleary walking tour of Portland, I realized that some of her books were just what the doctor ordered. Kathy at Inside of a Dog suggested re-reading an old favorite. I posted in my Weekly Update for Septemthat I was stressed out from the wildfires near us and looking for a fun, mindless read. She loves to follow Beezus around but she’s always causing trouble! Beezus is horrified to realize that she doesn’t always love her sister. Ramona is noisy and opinionated and not shy in the least. Her younger sister, four-year-old Ramona, is a whole different personality. Beezus is a responsible nine-year-old who enjoys helping her mother with chores attending her painting class sewing and playing checkers with her neighbor, Henry. ![]()
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