Books by Beverly Cleary

Born: 04/12/1916

Beverly Cleary Biography & Notes

Beverly Cleary is one of the most popular and best-loved authors of children's books. Her works have sold over 75 million copies in 20 countries and have been translated into 14 languages. These figures are even more impressive with the added fact that Cleary had trouble learning to read when she was a child. Cleary has created many memorable characters including Henry Huggins and his dog Ribsy, Ellen Tebbits, and her most popular character, Ramona Quimby. In 1984, Cleary won the Newbery Medal book for DEAR MR. HENSHAW. She also received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her body of work. Today, fans of Beverly Cleary can visit the town of Portland, Oregon--where Cleary was raised and set many of her books--and find a wading fountain featuring statues of Henry, Ribsy, and Ramona.

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	Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary ( 1993) Republication of this classic title, featuring new art and cover, celebrates the August 1999 release of the first Ramona book in 15 years, "Ramona's World." In this perennial bestseller, Beezus and Ramona learn about the challenges of sisterly love.

	Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Beezus and Ramona - Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	The Beezus and Ramona Diary by Beverly Cleary ( 1986)

	Beverly Clearly Ramona the Pest : Ramona Quimby : Ramona and Her Father : Beezus and Ramona/Boxed by Beverly Cleary ( 1992) Beezus And Ramona Ramona And Her Father Ramona Quimby Age 8 Ramona The Pest

	Beverly Cleary Ramona and Her Mother, Beezus and Ramona, Ramona and Her Father and the Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary ( 1990) Ralph the mouse lives with his family in a motel, but he longs for adventure. When one of the hotel guests leaves behind a motorcycle that is just the right size for a mouse to ride, it looks as if Ralph might just get his wish.

	Beverly Cleary, Henry Huggins Series by Beverly Cleary ( 1990) This wonderful Ramona Box Set, by Beverly Cleary, contains four books: Henry Huggins, Henry and Ribsy, Henry and Beezus, and Henry and the Clubhouse. Henry Huggins Henry Huggins had been wishing for some excitement in his life -- but not this kind. There's no way he wants to stand on the school stage in his pajamas -- and be kissed by an eighth-grade girl! Henry soon finds out that this is only the beginning of his exciting new life. Henry and Ribsy Henry Huggins is trying his hardest to keep Ribsy out of trouble for a wholemonth. But Ribsy doesn't make it easy for Henry. What can one boy do with a dog who steals a policeman's lunch and an ice cream cone from Ramona Quimby? Henry and Beezus All Henry Huggins can think about is owning a bicycle, especially since that big show-off Scooter McCarthy has one. Selling bubble gum to all the kids at school brings Henry plenty of trouble but very little money for his bike fund. Can a girl really help Henry earn the money for a bicycle? Henry's friend Beezus helps him turn the most humiliating situation of his life into a real business success. Henry and the Clubhouse Henry Huggins has a lot of good ideas when he first begins his paper route, especially the idea to build a clubhouse. Henry and his friends don't want any girls hanging out at their new clubhouse. But a silly old sign that says NO GIRLS ALLOWED can't stop Beezus and Ramona Quimby.

	Cutting Up With Ramona Paper Cutout Fun for Boys and Girls by Beverly Cleary ( 1985)

	Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary ( 1999) Leigh Botts writes letters to his favorite author asking for information and describing his own life since his parents got divorced.

	Ellen Tebbits by Beverly Cleary ( ) Ellen Tebbits is convinced she'll die of embarrassment if any of the girls at school discover her secret. But then she meets Austine Allen, a new girl in class who's hiding the very same secret. Instantly, the two become best friends. They do everything together, from clapping erasers to riding horses. Ellen quickly learns that embarrassing secrets and pesky troublemakers like Otis Spofford aren't so bad when you have someone special to stick up for you. But then Ellen does something terrible that makes Austine stop speaking to her. Will she ever be able to prove how sorry she is?

	Emily's Runaway Imagination by Beverly Cleary ( 1961) Emily's imagination helps bring a library to her town of Pitchfork, Oregon.

	Fifteen by Beverly Cleary ( 1996) The worries, joys and anguish of a fifteen-year old's first experience with love is sensitively portrayed.

	A Girl from Yamhill A Memoir by Beverly Cleary ( 1999) Generations of children have grown up with Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. For everyone who has enjoyed the pranks and schemes, embarrassing moments, and all of the other poignant and colorful images of childhood brought to life in Beverly Cleary books, here is the fascinating true story of the remarkable woman who created them.

	The Growing-up Feet by Beverly Cleary ( 1997) The twins' feet haven't "grown up" enough for new shoes, so they get bright red boots instead.

	Heidi by Johanna Spyri ( 2002) Heidi, a Swiss orphan, is heartbroken when she must leave her home and grandfather to go to school and care for a sick child in the city.

	Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary ( 1990) In this story, the reader meets Ribsy, who helps Henry fall into one hilarious misadventure after another.

	Henry Huggins Clubhouse by Beverly Cleary ( 1989)

	Henry and Beezus by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Henry and Beezus by Beverly Cleary ( 1990) Henry wins fifty dollars worth of beauty shop services and finds an ingenious way to convert it into cash for a bicycle.

	Henry and Ramona by Beverly Cleary ( 1997)

	Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary ( 1993) Henry Huggins makes a deal with his father--if Henry can keep his dog Ribsy out of trouble for a month, he can go fishing with his father. Ribsy does his best to make Henry lose the deal.

	Henry and the Clubhouse by Beverly Cleary ( 2006) Henry Huggins has to reveal the secrets of his clubhouse to Beezus and Ramona when Ramona locks him inside. Book available.

	Henry and the Clubhouse by Beverly Cleary ( 1990) Henry and his friends, Robert and Murph, attempt to build the best clubhouse ever despite the interference of one Ramona Quimby and Ribsy.

	Henry and the Clubhouse by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Henry and the Clubhouse by Beverly Cleary ( ) For Henry Huggins and his friends Robert and Murph, a clubhouse is a place where they can do as they please, without being bothered by girls. The sign that says "No Girls Allowed - This Means You" especially means Ramona Quimby. Lately Ramona has been following Henry on his newspaper route, embarrassing him in front of Henry's customers. The day Ramona follows Henry to the clubhouse, she wants to teach him girls aren't so bad, but she almost puts an end to his newspaper career forever.

	Henry and the Paper Route by Beverly Cleary ( 1990) Ten-year-old Henry tries to show the boss at the newspaper that even though he is not old enough, he can still be a good paperboy.

	Henry and the Paper Route by Beverly Cleary ( ) Henry Huggins can't wait until he turns 11 years old, so he can have a paper route like his friend Scooter McCarthy. Henry wants to prove to the route manager that he is responsible enough to handle the job right now. First he thinks of giving away free kittens with newspaper subscriptions, and then his advertising scheme helps his class win the newspaper drive. But he still doesn't have a paper route. Will Ramona Quimby, making a real pest of herself, help Henry get the job he wants so much?

	Henry and the Paper Route by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Henry and the Paper Route by Beverly Cleary ( 2006) Henry Huggins receives unexpected help from pesky Ramona Quimby as he strives to get and maintain a paper route. Book available.

	Hullabaloo ABC by Beverly Cleary ( 1998) Aha! Boo! Cock-a-doodle-doo! It's morning on the farm and their are sights and sounds galore. Beverly Cleary's timeless text comes to life in vibrantly new illustrations by Ted Rand. Here is a timeless book that is guaranteed to delight a whole new generation of readers--the noisiest, most energetic alphabet book ever! Full color.

	It's Fun to Be Five! 8 Stories About Being Five by Beverly Cleary ( 2000) Gathers selections from stories by Barbara Park, Rosemary Wells, Alice Low, Shirley Hughes, Ann M. Martin, Arnold Lobel, Mary Hoffman, and Paulette Bourgeois.

	It's Great to Be Eight by Beverly Cleary ( 2000) Gathers selections from stories by Beverly Cleary, Roald Dahl, Paula Danziger, Patricia Hermes, Patricia MacLachlan, Patricia C. McKissack, Margaret Mahy, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Louis Sachar, Mary Stolz, and E.B. White.

	It's Heaven to Be Seven by Judy Blume, Patricia MacLachlan, Roald Dahl, James Howe, Beverly Cleary, Ann M. Martin ( 2000) Gathers selections from stories by Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, James Howe, Ann M. Martin, Patricia MacLachlan, Betty Horvath, Johanna Hurwitz, Suzy Kline, Susan Wojciechowski, Dick King-Smith, and Miriam Cohen.

	Janet's Thingamajigs by Beverly Cleary ( 1987) A brand-new Jimmy and Janet story from Beverly Cleary, in which Janet finds ways to try to keep her things to herself. Full-color illustrations.

	Jean and Johnny by Beverly Cleary ( 1996) Jean learns that being in love is not the easy, casual affair she had dreamed about for years.

	LA Escapada De Ralph-Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary, Ester Donato ( 1994) An adventurous mouse leaves for a children's summer camp on his motorcycle after being teased by his family.

	La escapada de Ralph / Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary ( 2001) An adventurous mouse leaves for a children's summer camp on his motorcycle after being teased by his family.

	Leave It to Beaver by Beverly Cleary ( 1978)

	The Luckiest Girl by Beverly Cleary ( 1996) A year away from home solves Shelley's home and boyfriend problems because while away, she learns the real meaning of love.

	Lucky Chuck by Beverly Cleary ( 1986)

	Mitch and Amy by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Mouse House Trio by Beverly Cleary ( 1989) A young boy gives Ralph, a daring mouse, a toy motorcycle to ride, Ralph visits a nearby summer camp, and Ralph's motorcyle is broken by a schoolboy.

	The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary ( 2003) Ralph es un ratoncito aburrido de vivir siempre con su famalia en la habitacion de un viejo hotel. Un dia, descubre que la habitacion esta ocupada por un chico mut aficionado a todo aquello que tenga que ver con al motor y que ademas posee una buena coleccion de coches y motos de juguete. Cuando nadie lo ve, Ralph sube a la mesita de noche donde se encuentra estacionada la moto que le tiene robado el corazon. . . Y encima de la moto, ¿de que no va a ser capaz un ratoncito motorizado?

	The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary ( 2007) The adventures of third-grader Maggie Schultz, in her determination not to learn how to write in script. Once she takes a stand against cursive writing, Maggie feels obligated to not back down, even when she realizes she wants to learn script. To further complicate matters, she must deal with the unwanted attention of classroom pest, Kirby, and her clever teacher, Mrs. Leeper. Black-and-white illustrations accompany the text.

	El Mundo De Ramona by Beverly Cleary, Gabriela Bustelo ( 2003) Follows the adventures of nine-year-old Ramona at home with big sister Beezus and baby sister Roberta, and at school in Mrs. Meacham's class.

	My Own Two Feet A Memoir by Beverly Cleary ( 1996) The New Yorker called Beverly Cleary's first volume of memoirs, A Girl From Yamhill, a warm, honest book, as interesting as any novel. Now the creator of the classic children's stories millions grew up with continues her own fascination story. Here is Beverly Cleary, from college years to the publication of her first book. It is a fascinating look at her life and a writing career that spans three generations, continuing to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages throughout the world.

	The Newbery Award Library Island of the Blue Dolphins/the Witch of Blackbird Pond/the Sign of the Beaver/One-Eyed Cat/Dear Me. Henshaw/Boxed Set by Paula Fox, Elizabeth George Speare, Scott O'Dell, Beverly Cleary ( 1989)

	Otis Spofford by Beverly Cleary ( 2000) Otis Spofford just loves making trouble--like teasing his classmate Ellen Tebbits or secretly changing the results of a classroom experiment on the healthfulness of snack foods. Otis's teacher, Mrs. Gitler, says that some day Otis will get his "come-uppance," and when he finally does, it comes from a very unlikely source. The character of Otis Spofford, whom author Beverely Cleary says she modeled on a particularly "lively" elementary school classmate, also appears in the book ELLEN TEBBITS. First written in the 1950s, this book reflects a more innocent time in American history and takes place in the same Portland, Oregon neighborhood as many of Cleary's other books such as HENRY AND THE CLUBHOUSE and RAMONA THE PEST. Illustrated with B&W drawings.

	Querido Senor Henshaw / Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary ( 1999) In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

	The Ralph Mouse Collection The Mouse and the Motorcycle/Runaway Ralph/Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary ( 2001) All your favorite Ralph Mouse tales in one boxed set -- just in time for the holiday season!

	Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary ( 1993) "Look, Ryan," he said. "I'm in trouble and I don't have time to tell you about it. Just take me and my motorcycle with you, and don't ask questions." "To school?" Ryan was surprised. Ralph's pesky cousins are wrecking his motorcycle, and his janitor friend, Matt, is in trouble because there seem to be mice in the hotel. All in all things are not going well at the Mountain View Inn. So Ralph persuades his young pal Ryan to take him to school. Ralph is an instant hit with Ryan's classmates. But he doesn't like being forced to run through a maze or the threat of an exterminator coming to the school. Worst of all, Ryan gets into a fight with a classmate, and Ralph's precious motorcycle is broken. Is Ralph S. Mouse smart enough to steer this sad situation to a happy ending?

	Ramona Box Set by Beverly Cleary ( 2009)

	The Ramona Collection Ramona and Her Father/Ramona and Her Mother/Ramona Forever/Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary ( 2002) Ramona and Her Father Ramona's father has lost his job, and there's a grumpy mood in the Quimby household. Ramona just wants everyone to get along, but it's hard when her mother is worried all the time, her father is grouchy, and Beezus is just ... Beezus. Ramona and Her Mother Ramona always tries to do the right thing ... so why does everything turn out so wrong? At seven and a half years old (for now), she's worried about spelling and about Willa Jean getting all the attention. Most of all, she's worried that her mother may not love her anymore. Ramona Forever It is a time of change for Ramona and her family. Aunt Beatrice is getting married, Ramona's father is looking for a new teaching job, and Ramona's mother suddenly seems a little thicker around the middle. Amid all the chaos, Ramona must say good-bye to one family member and hello to a new one. Ramona's World Ramona can't wait for school to start -- she's sure fourth grade will be the best year of her life. With a new baby sister, a new best friend, Daisy, and some glorious new calluses on her hands from the rings in the park, Ramona is on top of the world!

	The Ramona Collection by Beverly Cleary ( 2006)

	The Ramona Collection 2 Ramona and Her Father/Ramona and Her Mother/Ramona Forever/ Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary ( 2006)

	Ramona Forever by Beverly Cleary ( 1995) Republication of this classic title, featuring new art and cover, celebrates the August 1999 release of the first Ramona book in 15 years, "Ramona's World." In this reissue, there's a lot going on in the Quimby house and everything around Ramona seems to be changing. Just when it seems everything has gone wrong, Ramona steps up to save the day.

	Ramona Forever / Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Ramona Quimby Age Eight by Beverly Cleary ( 1995) Now that she's eight years old, Ramona feels quite grown-up--she takes the bus to school all by herself, she helps her older sister, Beezus, whip up an "interesting" dinner, and she's even trying hard to be nice to her friend Howie's pesky younger sister, Willa Jean. Because she's been feeling so grown up, Ramona is particularly upset when she she overhears her teacher calling her a "little showoff." Will Ramona be known as "Ramona the Pest" all her life? Occasional B&W drawings accompany the text. A 1982 Newbery Honor book.

	Ramona Quimby by Beverly Cleary, Len Jenkin ( 1994) Now that she's 8 years old, Ramona feels quite grown-up--she takes the bus by herself, helps big sister Beezus make dinner, and tries hard to be nice to pesky Willa Jean after school. So how can her teacher call her a nuisance?

	The Ramona Quimby Diary by Beverly Cleary ( 1988) Excerpts from the Ramona books highlight this beginning diary, which includes fill-in sections to record youngster's thoughts and feelings about family, friends, and special occasions.

	The Ramona Quimby Doll by Beverly Cleary ( 1988)

	Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary ( 1992) Ramona's determined to enjoy the third grade, despite the trials and tribulations of being in the Quimby family, in the republication of Cleary's Newberry Honor Book, featuring new art and cover. Marks the August 1999 release of the first Ramona book in 15 years, "Ramona's World."

	Ramona The Pest by Beverly Cleary ( 1923)

	Ramona Y Su Madre / Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary ( 1997) Ramona Quimby, uno de los personajes m?s queridos de la literatura infantil, siente que verdaderamente nadie la quiere. ?Por qu? ser? que su madre no tiene tiempo para darse cuenta de que su hija de siete a?os y medio se comporta como una persona mayor?...bueno por lo menos cuando no se halla ocupada exprimiendo el tubo de pasta dent?frica o cuando va a la escuela en pijama.

	Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary ( 1989) When Mr. Quimby loses his job, everyone in the Quimby family is down in the dumps--even Picky-Picky the cat won't eat his food. However, having her father out of work means he's home when Ramona returns from school, giving her plenty of time to bond with him over such things as her love of drawing and his attempts to quit smoking. Still, the strain of Mr. Quimby's unemployment is hard on everyone, and it seems to Ramona that all the family does is snap at one another. Will the Quimbys be able to survive Mr. Quimby's unemployment? Occasional B&W illustrations accompany the text. A 1978 Newbery Honor book.

	Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary ( ) Ramona just wants everyone to be happy. If only her father would smile and joke again, her mother would look less worried, her sister would be cheerful, and Picky-picky would eat his cat food. But Ramona's father has lost his job, and nobody in the Quimby household is in a very good mood. Ramona tries to cheer up the family as only Ramona can (by rehearsing for life as a rich and famous star of television commercials, for instance) but her best efforts only make things worse. Her sister, Beezus, calls her a pest, her parents lose patience with her, and her teacher claims she's forgotten her manners. But when her father admits he wouldn't trade her for a million dollars, Ramona knows everything is going to work out fine in the end.

	Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary ( 1990) In this classic tale, Ramona tries to cheer up her father after he loses his job and tries to help him stop smoking.

	Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary ( 2009)

	Ramona and Her Friends by Beverly Cleary ( 1980)

	Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary ( 2007) Now that her father has a job, seven-year-old Ramona hopes that her mother will stop working, so that she won't have to stay with Howie's grandmother after school while her mom is away, and that her parents won't be so tired and irritable. Read by Stockard Channing. Book available.

	Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary ( 1990) Ramona struggles to understand her place in her mother's world now that she has a little sister, in this republication of Cleary's classic title, featuring new art and cover. This volume celebrates the August 1999 release of the first Ramona book in 15 years, "Ramona's World."

	Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Ramona empieza el curso / Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary, Gabriela Bustelo ( 1997) Ramona Quimby, uno de los personajes m?s queridos de la literatura infantil, empieza el tercer grado con una maestra nueva que los llama "chices". Nuestra incontrolable hero?na se enfrenta a un reto tras otro, desde lavarse la cabeza con huevos, hasta vomitar delante de toda la clase, cuando trata de demostrarle a la se?ora Ballenay que ella no es una "superfastidiosa".

	Ramona empieza el curso / Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary ( 1999) The further adventures and misadventures of Ramona Quimby feature the heroine as she copes with her family, friends, and turning eight.

	Ramona la Chinche / Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary ( 1984) Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic teacher.

	Ramona la Chinche / Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary, Argentina Palacios ( 1996) The wacky adventure begins with Ramona starts kindergarten. "Rendered into Spanish by a translator of great skill".--"The Horn Book". B&W illustrations.

	Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary ( 1995) Republication of this classic title, featuring new art and cover, celebrates the August 1999 release of the first Ramona book in 15 years, "Ramona's World." Ramona likes to think she's a fearless first-grader, but her bravery is put to the test at every turn.

	Ramona the Brave and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary ( 2007)

	Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary ( 1989) Sequel to: Beezus and Ramona. Ramona starts kindergarten and her good intentions and uncontrollable curiosity lead her to become a "Kindergarten dropout."

	Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary ( 2007) Ramona Quimby can't wait to get to kindergarten, but when she arrives she finds it incredibly confusing. The teacher tells her to sit in her seat "for the present," but the present never comes. During recess, she finds herself stuck on a bench while the other kids get to play games--just because she couldn't resist pulling on another girl's curls to see them go "boing." This is the first book starring the rascally Ramona in Beverly Cleary's classic series.

	Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary ( 2001) Ramona Quimby is sure fourth grade will be "the best year of her life, so far." She can show off her calluses from swinging on the rings in the park, sit across the aisle from the boy she calls Yard Ape, and enjoy her cheerful new teacher, Mrs. Meacham. Most exciting of all, Ramona has a new best friend, Daisy. Fourth grade doesn't turn out quite the way Ramona has hoped. Mrs. Meacham wants her to improve her spelling. Ramona also must be a good role model for her baby sister, Roberta. And Mrs. Quimby wants her to spend more time with, the super-perfect Susan. Fourth-grade life isn't always easy, but it's full of adventure, and at the end of it all- a "zeroteenth" birthday to celebrate! 01 AZ Young Reader Award Masterlist (Intermed. cat.), 01 Colorado Children's Book Award (Jr. Novel Cat.), 00-01 Young Reader's Choice Award Program Masterlist, and 00-01 Keystone to Reading Book Award Masterlist 00 Children's Choices (IRA/CBC)

	The Real Hole by Beverly Cleary ( 1987) Four-year-old Jimmy sets out to dig the biggest hole in the world, but the suggestions and interference of his sister, Janet, cause all kinds of problems.

	Ribsy by Beverly Cleary ( 1993) When Ribsy, a city dog, strays from Henry Huggins, he sets off a chain of hilarious events as he tries to make the best of his separation from home. Black-and-white illustrations.

	Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary ( 1991) Ralph runs away looking for freedom but winds up a prisoner at a summer camp.

	Sister of the Bride by Beverly Cleary ( 1999) Warm, appealing novel about sixteen-year-old Barbara who watches her older sister prepare for marriage.

	Socks by Beverly Cleary ( 2007) Socks is a young tabby cat with four white paws who lives happily with a newly married couple named Marilyn and Bill Bricker. Socks just loves living with the Brickers because he is the center of their attentions--their lovingly spoiled pet. What will happen to Socks when the Brickers bring home what he thinks is their NEW pet--a baby named Charles William? Black-and-white drawings illustrate the story, which is told from Socks's point of view.

	Strider by Beverly Cleary ( 1992) Strider has a new habit. Whenever we stop, he places his paw on my foot. It isn't an accident because he always does it. I like to think he doesn't want to leave me. Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can. He's a dog that loves to run; because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running--well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring. With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.

	Troton, mi perro / Strider by Beverly Cleary, Amalia Martin-Gamero ( 1997) In a series of diary entries, Leigh tells how he comes to terms with his parents' divorce, acquires joint custody of an abandoned dog, and joins the track team at school.

	Two Dog Biscuits by Beverly Cleary ( 1999) Four-year-old twins in search of a dog to eat their two dog biscuits find all the dogs undeserving and so they look for another recipient.

	Two Times the Fun by Beverly Cleary ( 2005) Jimmy and Janet are twins, but that doesn't mean they are just alike. When we first meet Jimmy, he wants to dig a real hole. He likes to use a real, grown-up shovel. While he's working, his sister, Janet, pretends to be a bird!She likes to use her imagination. But the twins both like silly jokes, brand- new boots, and talking to Mr. Lemon, the mailman. As Beverly Cleary writes about Jimmy and Janet's doings, the unique understanding of children that she brings to all of her beloved books is coupled with a keen awareness of duo dynamics that comes from raising twins herself. Originally published as four separate picture books (The Real Hole, Two Dog Biscuits, The Growing-Up Feet, and Janet's Thingamajigs), these are stories that a Jimmy would like because they are so true-to-life, and that a Janet would love because they are so believable.

	Viva Ramona! by ( 1993) Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

	El ratoncito de la moto / The Mouse And the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary ( 2003)