All the books are wonderful. No matter what, Ramona’s lively, curious spirit shines through. Beverly Cleary’s books have earned her many prestigious awards. My Weird School Daze 12-Book Box Set: Books 1-12, Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 10-Book Box Set, Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Jaqueline Rogers has been a professional children's book illustrator for more than twenty years and has worked on nearly one hundred children's books. This wonderful Ramona Box Set, by Beverly Cleary, contains four books: Ramona the Brave, Ramona the Pest, Beezus and Ramona, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8. Highly recommended. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus, who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I read these books as a child, and now I just got them to read to my 5 year old. The scrapes she gets herself into—like wearing pajamas to school or accidentally making egg yolk shampoo—are funny and heartwarming, and sometimes embarrassing. Instead she became a librarian. (Beverly Cleary). When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" Please try your request again later. The mother doesn't stop her behavior but with low effort "ramona don't do that" and zero follow through. The box set is perfect as a gift, as well as a good storage holder for the books. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. NO COMPARISON to the characters in the Ramona series. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2016. I have been reading these to her, and she LOVES them. Unable to add item to List. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Titles included in set: Beezus and Ramona; Ramona the Pest; Ramona the Brave; Ramona and Her Father; Ramona and Her Mother; Ramona Quimby, Age 8; Ramona Forever; Ramona's World. Please try again. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. Beezus and Ramona (Ramona, #1) by Beverly Cleary really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 96,167 ratings — published 1955 — 69 editions Ramona and More! She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. It helps to know that embarrassing situations happen to everyone. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. This collection includes 4 complete paperbacks: Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The appeal of Beverly Cleary’s stories about the wonderful, blunderful Ramona Quimby has never faded. (Books 9-12), Ivy and Bean One Big Happy Family (Book 11): (Funny Chapter Book for First to Fourth Grade; Best Friends Forever Book) (Ivy & Bean), Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 4-Book Box Set: Books 1-4, The Never Girls Collection #1 (Disney: The Never Girls): Books 1-4, Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! No matter what--Ramona's lively, curious spirit shines through. Not very satisfied with this purchase. There was a problem loading your book clubs. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2020. I bought these to read to my two little girls, ages 3 and 6, and they are enjoying them so much. She died on March 25, 2021 in Carmel, California, USA. Sometimes Beezus doesn't like Ramona much, and that makes her feel guilty. She still enjoys them and they motivate her to read chapter books. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born! Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up. Graddaughter (6yrs) loves these stories reads a bit at bedtime, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2021. Jaqueline Rogers has been a professional children's book illustrator for more than twenty years and has worked on nearly one hundred children's books. A follow-on series to the stories featuring Henry Huggins. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. I enjoyed them as a kid myself. I read Ramona the Pest when i was around 9 years old and it's one of the books that has really stayed with me. My childhood books back in my possession. She loves the stories about Ramona and her antics. Another series we love is the "...according to Humphrey" books by Betty G. Birney. Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016. The Complete 8-Book Ramona Collection: Beezus and Ramona, Ramona and Her Father, Ramona and Her Mother, Ramona Quimby, Age 8, Ramona Forever, Ramona the Brave, Ramona the Pest, Ramona's World, HarperCollins; Box edition (October 13, 2020), Engaging and relatable. It has been interesting to introduce my great niece to American vocabulary. And how does Ramona manage to disrupt the whole class during rest time? Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2019. Great replay value for an 8 year old girl, Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018. My 6 year old daughter loves these books and has read most of them during a trip to center parcs. Nope. APRIL 12, 1916 — MARCH 25, 2021. Unable to add item to List. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2015. Beverly Cleary, Writer: Ramona and Beezus. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I love children's literature and know most of the popular works well, so I was dismayed to realize that I had never read any of the Ramona books. So I’m always hoping that it occupies her for awhile. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This series must hark back quite a few years as I got these because her mother read them at about this age. I don't recall Ramona being so naughty but boy she has terrible behavior! She's loving them. This was not it. Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. ―Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary "If you don't see the book you want on the shelves, write it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2016. Teen star Selena Gomez went from her days on 'Barney and Friends' to her debut album 'Kiss and Tell.' She loves her books a little too well.) Fun books. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up. So how can her teacher call her a nuisance? about beverly cleary . Also, the book is still so much of the time it was written in - books at the the library costing three dollars to replace, for example - that then having these more modern illustrations seem....disjointed. Try again. It was frustrating to have to keep explaining to my kids how this is bad behavior and why and explaining how the parents were not reprimanding this. Ramona and More! Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018. She was enthralled with the story and the chapter length is great for her attention span. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. With Joey King, Selena Gomez, Bridget Moynahan, John Corbett. This complete collection was available for Kindle, so I got it and read the whole thing from cover to cover. It is the first in a trilogy featuring Ralph S. Mouse, a house mouse who can speak to humans (though typically only children), goes on adventures riding his miniature motorcycle, and who longs for excitement and independence while living with his family in a run-down hotel. These books are rated for third grade (Scholastic says 2 to 4) and are a challenge for my 2nd grader. The whole family enjoyed the set! It's cute to read the differences based on when these books were written. The first book was published in 1955. I love it because I get a little more storyline than the usual nightly picture-book, and I think it's great for her reading comprehension abilities as well. Each new generation feels connected to Ramona’s unique way of looking at the world as she tries to adjust to new teachers, feels jealous about Susan's curls, and is secretly pleased by Yard Ape's teasing. Beezus and Ramona. I know it’s great that my daughter reads, especially in this modern era, but books aren’t free. Something went wrong. So, Beverly Cleary died a few weeks ago, and suddenly my news feeds were full of references to Ramona. It's expensive for a children's book set, but it has the complete series of all 8 Ramona books. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I occasionally have to skip or remodel sentences that represent girls in a more 1955 vibe that don't translate happily to 2020 "girls can do anything" ethos. Four beloved Ramona books in one fun box! *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Try again. Classic stories, but books were misprinted with missing and duplicate pages, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2017. Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box: (Beginning Chapter Books, Funny Books for Kids, Kids Book Series) (Ivy + Bean), Junie B. Jones's Third Boxed Set Ever! The Complete 8-Book Ramona Collection: Beezus and Ramona, Ramona and Her Father, Ramona and Her Mother, Ramona … Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. (Beverly Cleary), Henry and the Paper Route (Henry Huggins), Judy Blume Essentials: Are You There God? SO funny and well observed,it's a pleasure to read.when i saw this boxed set it was a must-buy. Amazing classics from my childhood brought back to read to my 5 year old, Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016. It's Me, Margaret; Blubber; Deenie; Iggie's House; It's Not the End of the World; Then Again, Maybe I Won't; Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself, Henry and the Clubhouse (Henry Huggins, 5). Turning eight years old and entering the third grade can do that to a girl. After this boxed set I stopped, I won't continue reading the rest. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Now that she's six and entering the first grade, Ramona is determined to be brave, but it's not always easy, with a scary new all-by-herself bedroom, her mother's new job, and a new teacher who just doesn't understand how hard Ramona is trying to grow up. Anyone who knows Ramona knows that she never tries to be a pest. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. Please try again. She likes to read them silently now, so when she has read a chapter or two, I go back and ask her questions. she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. Fun, relate-able stories for elementary kids, Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018. Please try again. My daughter loved this collection. I realize Beverly Cleary did a great job capturing the mind of a young child but as I was reading these books I kept thinking "I am sure her behavior gets better as she gets older or we will be taught some great moral at the end. My great niece aged 4 and I are working our way through these in our weekly WhatsApp reading session. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is a children's novel written by Beverly Cleary and published in 1965. An adventurous young girl uses her imagination to escape her reality, that is quickly spinning out of reach. She was a writer, known for Ramona and Beezus (2010), Ramona (1988) and ABC Weekend Specials (1977). When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" Beezus tries very hard to be patient with her little sister, but four-your-old Ramona has a habit of doing the most unpredictable, annoying, embarrassing things in the world. :), Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2013. Most of the books in my daughter’s bookcase are “one and done” sorta books. 1: Beezus and Ramona / Ramona the Pest / Ramona the Brave / Ramona and Her Father [4 Book Box set], HarperCollins; 33896th edition (April 28, 2020). Stream now for endless access to epic adventures, superhero blockbusters, and Disney classics. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. I remember reading Ramona when I was little and I am glad my son got the chance too. Inside a 4-year-old's or 10-year-old's head and heart, Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021. Beverly Cleary, legendary children's book author and creator of Ramona Quimby, dead at 104 Beverly Cleary's first book was 'Henry Huggins' which was published in 1950 and became a … To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. My daughter loved these books as much as I did as a child. She was married to Clarence Thomas Cleary. My grand daughter loves these books, she started second grade and reads very well for her age. Surely this book will get better". Kids everywhere feel connected to Ramona's unique way of looking at the world as she tries to adjust to new teachers, encounters bullies at school, and puts up with her bossy older sister. They seem to help kids to see how normal they and the issues that they face are. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. So the stack grows, and more bookcases get constructed. Loved these as an 8 year old when I got Ramona Quimby aged 8 for my birthday, I've gifted these to a 7 year old who's moved onto "chapterbooks" to pass on the joy. 1: Beezus and Ramona / Ramona the Pest / Ramona the Brave / Ramona and Her Father [4 Book Box set], The Ramona Collection, Vol. Fun, relate-able stories for elementary-age kids. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Learn more about her life and career at Biography.com. (I don’t trust her with library books. 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