Ramona Boxed Set (4 Volumes)

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Summary: A wonderful series of books to encourage reading
Review: Beverly Cleary's books are absolutely wonderful. Ramona is an adorable kindergarten student finding her way through the growing up process. She deals with big sister, Beezus, and others who consider her little more than a pest. My son and I have enjoyed reading the entire series from Ramona to Henry and Ribsy. I recommend them all to parents who want to encourage their children to read. These books are wonderful for young readers as well as pre-readers who like to sit with mom and dad and hear a funny story.

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Summary: One Small Caution
Review: Excellent books. But be warned: you may have to translate some of the awkward phrases and expressions that seem to pop up throughout Cleary's books. I thought she might be European, until I read her bio today. Expressions like "Gay" (meaning happy) and "Crayoning" (which perplexed my daughter until I explained that in America we call it "Coloring.")Things like that.

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Summary: Beverly Cleary, An author that caught my attention
Review: I am 20 years old now, but I have read almost all of Beverly Cleary's books and enjoyed them all. The first one that I read was Dear Mr. Henshaw and it was read aloud to the class when I was in 3rd grade. I was hooked. I recommend her books to all ages. I have read all the Ramona and Mouse on a Motorcycle series as well as Henry Huggins.

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Summary: BEST BOOK FOR CHILDREN
Review: I have always enjoyed Beverly Cleary's books. The Ramona Quimby books are entertaining and captivating to the young audience. I would highly recommend Ramona Quimby to any parent or elementary school teacher that wants to give their child a great book to read.

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Summary: Beverly Cleary... one of the best children's authors
Review: I loved and read all of the Ramona, Henry and Ribsy, and Mouse and the Motorcycle books when I was a kid. Beverly Cleary is one of the best children's authors and the Ramona books are her finest and most charming works. I am also proud to say that UC Berkeley, her alma matter, recently named a student dorm in her honor... Cleary Hall.

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Summary: Still a favorite
Review: I read these books as a child, and loved them. Ramona deals with childhood tribulations (fear of going to the principal's office, worrying about her family when her father loses his job, having to play with her friend's little sister whom she detests) that most children experience in some variation, and so a child can identify with her as they read and feel reassured by the fact that they are not the only one who has gone through these things. Also, many of her mischevious adventures are so entertaining and wonderful (for instance, when she makes a "toothpaste cake" in the bathroom sink using the entire tube of toothpaste). Even as an adult, I still find myself reaching for these sometimes to be reassured by an old friend and to re-live a childhood comfort.