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BEVERLY CLEARY AND HER BOOKS

A Girl From Yamhill: A Memoir. Avon, trade paper. A facsinating look at a favorite children's author's life in Oregon in the 1920's and 30's. Illustrated with black and white photos. For readers 8 and up. 5.39-D

Across the Curriculum with Favorite Authors: Beverly Cleary by Susan Onion. Teacher Created Materials, 112 pages. This book for teachers provides information on the author and her books, and provides many activities which are related to the books. It provides sample lesson plans, a biographical sketch of the author, some worksheets that related to phases of Cleary's life, and some reproducible worksheets and activities related to the following books: Emily's Runaway Imagination; Dear Mr. Henshaw; Strider; Ramona and Her Father; Ramona Quimby, Age 8; Henry Huggins; Ribsy; and Ralph S. Mouse. You will also find bulletin board ideas and ideas for a Beverly Cleary Book Sharing Night. There is an answer key at the back for the worksheets. TCM-457. $10.79-D

Dear Mr. Henshaw, Avon digest size paperback. Leigh begins to write to Mr. Henshaw, his favorite author, when he is in the second grade. The two gradually develop an ongoing correspondence, and Mr. Henshaw encourages Leigh to begin a diary. Leigh uses his diary to pour out his feelings about his parents' divorce and how much he misses his dad. A Newbery Medal winner. 134 pages. For ages 8-12. BTH-2941. $5.39-D

Also available in Spanish.

Ellen Tebbits, Avon Camelot digest size. Ellen has an embarrassing secret, but is delighted to find a new friend who has the same secret. But one day Ellen does something terrible that make Austine stop speaking to her. Will she be able to prove how sorry she is? For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 160 pages. BTH-2938. $5.39-D

Emily's Runaway Imagination. HarperTrophy digest size. Emily lives in the country in Pitchfork, Oregon, when automobiles are still a new invention and few small towns can afford a library. She has to rely on her wild imagination to amuse herself. But can she also use that lively mind to help bring a library to Pitchfork? For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 221 pages. BTH-2942. $5.39-D

Henry and Beezus, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Henry and Beezus, HarperTrophy digest size paperback. Revised cover art. Henry Huggins is trying to raise money to buy a bicycle, but all his best plans produce more trouble than money. Then his old friend Beezus comes up with a great idea that just might produce a real business success. For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 192 pages. BTH-2935. $5.39-D

Henry and the Clubhouse, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Henry and the Clubhouse, HarperTrophy digest size paperback. Revised cover art. Henry Huggins and his friends have a club that doesn't allow girls. But that doesn't stop Ramona from following Henry there to try to teach him that girls aren't so bad after all. For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 192 pages. BTH-2936. $5.39-D

Henry Huggins, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Henry Huggins, HarperTrophy digest size paperback. Henry Huggins thinks nothing much ever happens to him, but when a stray dog in the drugstore begs for a taste of his ice cream cone, life becomes very interesting very fast. He adopts the dog and names him Ribsy. And before the two can even get home, the adventures start happening. 155 pages. For ages 8-12. BTH-2934. $5.39-D Also available in Spanish

 Henry and Ribsy, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Henry and Ribsy, HarperTrophy digest size paperback. Revised cover art. Henry Huggins's father has promised to take him on a fishing trip -- with one condition. He must keep his mischievous dog Ribsy out of trouble. For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 192 pages. BTH-2937. $5.39-D

Henry and the Paper Route, Avon digest size paperback. 4.05-D

Mitch and Amy. HarperTrophy digest size. Mitch and Amy are twins. Although they enjoy the advantages , they still have their squabbles. But when the school bully starts picking on Mitch, and then Amy, they band together to defeat a common enemy. 217 pages. For ages 8-12. BTH-2933. $5.39-D

Muggie Maggie. A HarperTrophy digest size chapter book. Maggie has trouble learning cursive writing and decides nobody will ever, ever be able to make her to read or write it. Her clever teacher makes her the class mail messenger, and all the notes Maggie has to deliver are in cursive. She cant' read the notes, but suspects that some are about her. What will she do? For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 70 pages. BTH-2943. $5.39-D

Otis Spofford, Avon digest size. Otis loves stirring up excitement in class, and what he likes best is teasing the well-behaved Ellen Tebbits. For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books.  191 pages. BTH-2927. $5.39-D

The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Avon digest size paperback. When Ralph the Mouse emerges from his knothole in the hotel wall one day, he takes a spin on a toy motorcycle left behind by a young guest. Unfortunately, both fall into the bottom of a metal wastebasket. fortunately, both are rescued when the motorcycles young owner returns, and he teaches Ralph how to ride the bike. Thus begins a great friendship and some exciting adventures.
For ages 8-12. $4.49-D

The Mouse and the Motorcycle, HarperCollins digest size paperback with new cover art. When Ralph the Mouse emerges from his knothole in the hotel wall one day, he takes a spin on a toy motorcycle left behind by a young guest. Unfortunately, both fall into the bottom of a metal wastebasket. fortunately, both are rescued when the motorcycles young owner returns, and he teaches Ralph how to ride the bike. Thus begins a great friendship and some exciting adventures. For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 158 pages.  BTH-2929. $5.39-D

Ralph S. Mouse, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Ralph S. Mouse, HarperCollins digest size paperback. Ralph the Mouse needs to get away from problems he's having at the hotel, so he persuades his pal Ryan to take him to school. For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. New cover art. 160 pages. BTH-2928. $5.39-D

Runaway Ralph, HarperCollins digest size with new cover art. When Ralph the Mouse gets fed up with his family's quirks, he hops onto his toy motorcycle and zooms down the road to summer camp, where he meets with some unexpected troubles that show him that home isn't so bad after all. For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 175 pages. BTH-2930. $5.39-D

Beezus and Ramona, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Ramona and Her Mother, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Ramona and Her Father, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Ramona Forever, Avon, mass market paper. $4.05-D This is not the version pictured.

Ramona Forever, HarperCollins digest size paper. Revised cover art. When Howie Kemp's uncle arrives from Saudi Arabia, Ramona's life changes. At the end of the book is a page about the author and a 5-page preview for Ramona's World. 181 pages. For ages 8-12. BTH-2925. $5.39-D

Ramona Quimby, Age 8, Avon digest size paper. 4.49-D

Ramona the Brave, Avon digest size paperback. 4.49-D

Ramona the Pest, Avon digest size paperback. This is not the version pictured. $4.49-D

Ramona the Pest, HarperCollins digest size paper. Revised cover art. Ramona is excited about starting kindergarten. But she seems to get into trouble without really meaning to. At the end of the book is a page about the author and a 17-page preview for Ramona the Brave. For ages 8-12. BTH-2926. $5.39-D

Also available in Spanish.

Ribsy, Avon digest size paperback. This is not the version pictured. $4.49-D

Ribsy, HarperTrophy digest size paperback. Revised cover art. Ribsy gets lost in a huge shopping mall parking lot during a heavy rainstorm. When he thinks he's finally found the family station wagon, he jumps in the open tailgate window and falls asleep. He wakes up to find himself in a car full of little girls who are making plans to give him a bath. How will he get home to Henry? For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books.  192 pages. BTH-2939. $5.39-D

Socks. Harper Trophy digest size. New cover art. Life just couldn't get any better for a cat than it was for Socks. The nice young couple he lives with feed him, pet him, play with him, and always have a warm lap ready for him to climb into. And one day everything changed! A new baby named Charles William joins the household and Socks has to share his people and their attention with the newcomer. it takes come time for Socks to realize that the baby can become his friend. For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 156 pages. BTH-2931. $5.39-D

Strider. HarperTrophy digest size. Ribsy gets lost in a huge shopping mall parking lot during a heavy rainstorm. When he thinks he's finally found the family station wagon, he jumps in the open tailgate window and falls asleep. He wakws up to find nself in a car full of little girls who are making plans to give him a bath. How will he get home to Henry? For ages 8-12. At the back of the book is a brief note about the author followed by a few pages of short reviews of other Cleary books. 152 pages. BTH-2940. $5.39-D

Middle School and Up

Jean and Johnny. Avon Camelot digest size. Jean is fifteen, and the most popular boy in the school asks her to dance. Why did she have to step all over his feet? Why couldn't she think of something to say? Why can't she act as grown up as she wishes she could? Getting noticed by a boy for the first time is exciting, but Jean isn't quite sure how to handle it. An old-fashioned story first published in 1959. 219 pages. For ages ten and up. Reading level 4.9. BTH-2932. $5.39-D

The Luckiest Girl. An Avon Camelot digest size book. Shelley is spending the winter in California. It seems like magic to see flowers blooming and oranges on the trees in November while the sun shines almost every day. She feels like the luckiest girl in the world because she's being noticed by the star of the basketball team who is smiling at her. Will she now discover the magic feeling of being in love? 268 pages. For ages ten and up. Reading level 4.9. BTH-2944. $5.39-D

See also our used book section. We have several Cleary fiction titles there.

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