Child Education Books

This book is about a girl named Beezus, who can't stand her younger sister Ramona. Ramona gets into all kinds of trouble, such as rubbing her hands on the neighbor's cat, putting her doll in the oven, and ruining the library book. This is a funny story!

Beezus and Ramona is a good book! In this book, you meet Fred, Ramona's imaginary pet lizard. Ramona also happens to destroy a library book! How do you spell Ramona and Beezus? F-u-n, f-u-n, f-u-n! I'm not allowed to tell you anything else. So how do you find out about this? READ THE BOOK-NOW!

Is there *anyone* on the planet who doesn't like Beverly Cleary's books and the wonderful characters she created?

Beezus and Ramona (along with Henry Huggins and the rest of the gang on Klikitak Street) were part of my childhood. 40 years later, they were just as appealing to my own son. And don't tell anyone -- although we bought these audiobooks when he was about 8, at 12 he still likes to put these on ocassionally and listen. Why? In large part because of Stockard Channing's masterful performance here. Her rendition of Ramona is EXACTLY how we imagine this impish little creature would talk.

I highly recommend these books, both because of the delightful stories and characters that Mrs. Clearly created for us, and because Stockard Channing has brought them to life so perfectly here. The stories are reminiscent of simpler times and will take parents back to their own childhoods while providing toddlers to tweens with good, wholesome entertainment.

We listened on road trips, and unlike certain kids entertainment (a certain purple dinosaur comes to mind), you won't want the kids to wear headphones to preserve your sanity. You'll want it on the main speakers for everyone in the car to enjoy.

Five stars!

If you have a little sister and think she's annoying, think again. Does your sister think Bendix is the most beautiful name in the world? Does she ruin your birthday cake--twice?! Sometimes little sisters are annoying, but Ramona is impossible! Beezuz, Roamona's big sister finds out that no matter what happens in her childhood with Ramona, they will think it funny when they grow up. I hope you'll enjoy this book!

Ask any older sibling about younger siblings, and you'll get one common answer...they're A-N-N-O-Y-I-N-G. They steal your toys, throw tantrums, and constantly steal the spotlight. But, even the most perturbed older siblings know that, deep down, it's impossible not to love younger sisters and brothers - sometimes.

Nine-year-old Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby has always been a quiet soul, content with spending her time embroidering pot holders, helping her mother do the sheets on Saturday's, and reading the countless books she checks out of the Glenwood Branch Library on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, her four-year-old sister, Ramona, is the exact opposite of her. Ramona has one thing on her mind, and that's making as much noise as possible, and driving the whole family out of their mind. Beezus can't stand it, especially since the responsibility of taking care of Ramona, and ensuring that she behaves, is often delegated to her, so that her parents can get their work done. Ramona, however, refuses to obey Beezus. Unless, of course, she's reading one of her favorite books - The Littlest Steam Shovel, or Big Steve the Steam Shovel - to her. But even that doesn't keep Ramona occupied for long. When Beezus is in the midst of creating pictures for her art class, Ramona is there to cause a mess, and challenge Beezus' imagination. When Ramona is offered two marshmallows as a snack, she uses them as powder puffs, as opposed to putting them in her tummy, where they belong. During checkers games with Beezus' pal Henry Huggins, Ramona destroys the checkerboard, and wreaks all sorts of havoc - even some involving Henry's beloved dog Ribsy. In Beezus' eyes, she can't win - even when it's her birthday. But as she gets older, and learns more about her mother's relationships with her siblings, Beezus begins to realize that, as obnoxious as Ramona is, she's still her sister. And even though she may become angry at Ramona for her crazy antics; she still loves her - just not all the time.

I fell in love with Beverly Cleary's RAMONA books when I was five-years-old, and now that I have decided to re-read them, I'm finding that I can't help but fall in love with them all over again. I feel as if I have reverted back to my five-year-old self, and can actually relate to the mishaps that continually take place during both Ramona, and Beezus' lives. Beezus is such a fun character, who seems wise beyond her years, and is serious to a motherly extent. Ramona, on the other hand, is carefree and impossible to handle. Her wacky thoughts, and determination to always have her way is humorous; while some of the debacles she finds herself in are downright cringe-worthy. Cleary has penned a book here that is essential to read aloud to both older and younger children. The message of love is clear on every page, and truly helps to bring siblings together. Clever, funny, and irresistible.

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer

This is a great book to read to children going to their first day of school or moving to a new school. I also liked the surprise ending that I believe every child and/or adult who reads this book will love. It shows that everyone, regardless of age, can experience "first day jitters."

I read this w/ my niece the other day and now I want a copy! Sure I had to explain it to her, but she's only 5.

First Day Jitters is a great book to read aloud the first day of school. Many students get the first day jitters when they begin a new year. The book helps students and teachers relate to the feelings and emotions building up to the first day of class. It teaches comprehension through imagery in the story. The plot leads to a very cute twist when the students learn that the teacher is the the one who is nervous about her first day of school. The students make the connection with the teacher in the story. I definitely recommend this book to any new teacher. I enjoyed reading it just as much as my students loved hearing the story!

I enjoyed reading this book and used it in a training session for teachers this August.

Cute as can be! This is about Sarah's first day at a new school. However, it was a hilarious twist that reminds teachers and students alike that they are all in the same boat.

This was one of my favorite books as a kid. I recently re-discovered it on my book shelf when my friends' kids were staying with me. The four year old loves to point out all the many details of the pictures and, of course, Harry that "silly" dog that gets too dirty. This is the greatest bedtime book I have found for when the kids are around. Its story line is gentle enough that it doesn't get them wound up, in fact when were are finsihed reading they drift off to sleep happily dreaming about the "white dog with black spots" that turns into a "black dog with white spots". A must have for every children's collection.

I purchased this book based on the reviews, for a 3 yr. old girl who loves dogs. Turns out, not only does she love this book, but her 18 month old brother demands it be read to him! It's their favorite book and is read to them every evening. My 5 year old also enjoyed it and wants her own copy. It's a cute, just the right length, amusing story. I liked the part where Harry went through the coal mine, living in PA we can identify! I will be buying more copies for other children!! I love a good book!

This is the first of the Harry series, of which we have three. All of those books are consistently good quality, rather similar (Harry gets into trouble, there are misunderstandings, everybody gets along fine in the end). This one is very appealing and our boy asked for it many many times, until finally (after a few dozen readings over a period of many months, ages 1-2) he got a little bored with it. Highly recommended, one of our favorites.

We came across the Harry books at our library and my daughter (2) loved them so much that I purchased them for her. They are so much fun to read.

I loved this book as a child and now my 2 year old loves it too. This book tells the story of Harry, who hates baths. He hates them so much that he buries his brush and (temporarily) runs away from home. He plays and gets so dirty that his family thinks he is a different dog entirely. The story is sweet and simple enough for my 2 year old to enjoy, but not so simple that it's boring or babyish.

This is a copy for our 3 year old because our 10 year old wants to keep his forever!
What a fun story to read to any child!

My two nieces and I read this one all the time.

Gritch the Witch needs piggies to make the piggy pie she craves. But pigs are very clever animals (trufax!), and they quickly disguise themselves.

Every time Gritch asks one of the (disguised) animals where the pigs are, they hilariously quack quack, moo moo, and cluck cluck her all over the farm! Eventually she stops before the Old MacDonald, the man himself, for him to look look here, look look there, etc. and tell her the same as everybody else - no piggies!

All her tantrums don't help. She can't have piggy pie :(

Even the Big Bad Wolf sympathizes, while both of them plot, at the end, to eat the other.

Very funny book. Every page, every word and illustration. My nieces (5 and 2.5) even act this one out!

Only thing is that sometimes they get scared of it, occasionally for a week or two at a time. Other times they bring it out to me and request it, but sometimes they're scared and won't have anything to do with it. Kinda like a roller coaster, maybe?

Check this one out at the library, see if it suits your child's temperment, and consider that it might be better meant for an older child.

Also, be aware that Gritch, being a Wicked Witch, isn't a very nice person. Aside from her tantrums, she insults nearly everybody in the book when they give her the bad news - dumb duck, lousy seed spreader, walking milk machine - and threatens them as well. If this sort of thing concerns you, please be aware of it.

This fractured folktale is about a witch that is craving some `Piggie Pie.' She goes through her pantry and finds she has everything she needs except for that all important ingredient--PIGGIES! At first she is outraged but eventually composes herself and devises a plan. Where can she find a piggy? The zoo? The circus? She finally decides that the best place to secure some pigs would be on a farm. After looking through the yellow pages, she travels to Old MacDonald's farm to grab the missing ingredient. She gives her victims a warning as she writes in the clouds, "Surrender Piggies!" The pigs devise their own plan; they plot to outsmart the witch by dressing up as other farm animals. They fool her by disguising themselves as ducks, cows, chickens, and even old MacDonald. When the big bad wolf happens to come along, he offers advice to the witch and tells her to give up--after all, he remembers those 3 pig brothers! Now, her taste changes from piggie to wolf and she graciously invites him over for `lunch'...
Piggie Pie is a delightful story that incorporates several classic folktales including The Three Little Pigs, Old MacDonald nursery rhyme, the traditional evil witch as the villain, and the famous three little pigs. Due to the structure of this book, students will improve their understanding of the different subcategories of traditional literature. The author includes descriptive language such as repetition, alliteration, expressive language, and affective adjectives that highlight the text and bring the story to life. Such examples include the witch describing her tasty meal options with phrases like "boiled, black, buzzed feet" and "plump, juicy, pink piggies." This whimsical, witty story will capture student's attention and can be used as a model to enhance their understanding of what it means to read like a writer.
Throughout the book, Palatini's text enhances student's vocabulary and contains repetitive phonemes that enrich their growth as a reader. As Cunningham describes, tongue twisters, like ones found in the text, play a crucial role in developing students' phonemic awareness. For example, "eight plump piggies for piggie pie" is a silly and fun phrase that the students will enjoy saying and simultaneously will develop their oral language. Students will be exposed to new vocabulary words, such as curdle, passel, and muttered. Encourage students to use elements of Palatini's writing and transfer her techniques over when creating their own literature.

This is one of my favorite children's book and I love to give it as a gift.
As a Kindergarten teacher it is my pick!

I have to admit that this is one of those books that I probably get more of a kick out of than even the children do. Not only is the story absolutely hilarious, but the art work sort of tickles my fancy. It is good and it is just quirky enough to make it not only funny, but interesting. This is a perfect read aloud book for a group of children.
Gritch the Witch woke up in her usually grouchy, grumpy and foul mood and found she is hungry. After some consideration of her options she decides that she wants something special, something really yummy! This of course means only one thing, "Piggie Pie!" Gritch the Witch checks her cabinet for her recipe book (Old Hag Cookbook), flicks a spider off, and reads the list of ingredients:

1 eye of a fly - no problem
2 shakes of a rattlesnake's rattle - yup, she has it
3 belly hairs of a possum - again, no problem
8 plump piggies - well, good grief we do have a problem here!

After checking the yellow pages in her local phone books she finds an advertisement for Old MacDonald's Farm, which happens to include "piggies!" She has found her pigs. Thus the story really begins.

I do not want to spoil the plot for any of you so suffice to say that Gritch meets her match with a very, very bright bunch of fat little pigs. They plot and plan and come up with the idea of disguises. Each time the witch tries to find the pigs, they are dressed up as chickens, cows, ducks and finally Old MacDonald himself. The word play here is great. The author does a take- off from the original nursery rhyme, mixes it with the Three Little Pigs and ever witch story you ever heard.

Finally, in the end, the witch meets up with a very bedraggled and undernourished Big Bad Wolf who gives her some advice: "Forget about the pigs. They are too tricky. Trust me. I've been chasing three little pigs for days and I'm starving." The witch invites the wolf back to her place to "have him for dinner" and our two "bad guys" go off arm in arm, each feeling they have found the perfect supper. "I always enjoy having a wolf for lunch" says the witch, and the wolf is thinking the same thing, only replaces the word "wolf" with "witch."

The artwork here is simple but extremely detailed. Howard Fine has created one of the ugliest (in a fun way) witches I have seen. All the characters in the book have an almost creepy look to them that the kids seem to delight in and the adult reader will find humorous, if not hilarious. The illustrations are very well executed.

This is a good read and a fun read. It is targeted for those between the ages of 4 and 8. I note that a couple of reviewers have noted that the illustrations upset their preschoolers. I have not encountered that problem, but each parent knows their children and if they feel this would upset them, then hold off another year before reading it to them. Each child develops differently, and like adults, has a different and unique perception of just about everything.

DOn Blankenship
The Ozarks

This book is the best I have read ever!
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This book a no put down, something to treasure. Shelly Roberts has a true talent for book writing!

Highly recommanded to Magic lovers everywhere!

this book is awsome!! Right now I'm middle of reading trail by fire but anyways this is a must read! I love all the magic in the book and friendship. Every thing is so magical. If u lov magic well this is a book for u!!

this book is the best its nice and thick and super interesting i wish i had the auctal book i took it out of the libray if you cant decide to buy it or not buy it you wont be disaponted also another good seires isw w.i.t.c.h.

After reading the stellar reviews I purchased this book for my 13 year old sister. All I can say is "Blah". This is some of the lamest young fantasy I have ever read, needless to say she never got this book. Falling prey to a host of storybook and fashion cliches Emily the spunky loveable red-head, Adriane the quiet and mysterious raven haired guide at the Raven's Wood Animal Preserve, and Kira the blonde valley girl princess tromp about in a terribly typical manner discovering magic from another world and befriending a host of magical animal companions. Perhaps I've been spoiled by J.K.Rowling, but Rachel/Shelly Roberts writes as though the young women reading these books are stupid. Upon reading "Circles In The Stream" I was a little surprised that it was considered appropriate reading for a 13 year old!

On a less negative note, if you have a little girl about 7-10 that enjoys reading- this will be right up her alley. Certainly not a classic novel but one that is a "safe" fantasy book that younger readers can handle with ease. For all you not so little girls out there try "Howl's Moving Castle"- a charming fantasy novel and love story- or if you prefer a series Dragonsong, Dragonsinger, and Dragondrums are an excellent age-appropriate set of fantasy novels.

I loved it! Emily is this new girl in town and is lonely but doesn't mind as her mom is a vet so spends most of her time with animals. As she gets adjusted to the town one day this sick animal comes with these brutal green gashes that everybody thinks is pioson. Not just that but dogs are soon found dead by the wildlife perserve. Emily decides to explore until she finds a stone that later turns beautiful like in all differnet rainbow colours. She later meets a girl Adriane and becomes fast friends. They learn to except the magic that entered their lives and most of all they learn that magic is strongest when your friends are there to help, and not to mention a magical world with evil lurking everywhere.

It was a great book! i read it when i was 11. I could really connect with Zoe (the main character). It doesn't talk about boys. so, if you want a kind and nice friendship book you should get this one!!!! I loved it, so, so will you!!!

I read this book when I was 13 years old. I absolutely loved it at the time. I could relate to all of the characters because they were just like my friends. And the plot completely reflected life as a preteen or how I wished my life could be. I will be 20 next month and I still remember this series of books being one of my favorites as a young teen. I would also recommend the California Diaries to anyone who enjoyed this series as they were also a favorite of mine.

on reading this book you would seriously have the feeling that you are actually reading a secret diary of a 12yr old. anybody from age 10-14yrs can relate to zoe's character of being tomboyish and feeling clumsy & unpretty at some stage or the other.this is a must read for all the teenage crowd who have less than sqeaky clean lives.rachel vail is the best!

This book was awesome. It is about a girl who was always considered one of the guys. All of a sudden, she finds herself becoming attracted to Tommy Levit, her next-door nieghbor, and wearing tight tops to school. She asks Tommy who he likes, and it turns her life upside down, because CJ Hurley, who she wants to be her best friend, likes him too. Did she make a big mistake?
I think that Rachel Vail is an awesome author. If you like this book, you should read all the books by her.

"When you're the yougest of five girls,nothing's your own" that's the first sentence of the book.Zoe Grandon is the fifth child in the Grandon family. she has heroldest sister,Anne Marie's mouth, her second oldest sister Bay's hair. But unfortunately, she has her mom's behind. Zoe is friends with everyone.Even boys.Zoe is kind spirited and friendly.Zoe has a crush on herf riend,Tommy. But her almost best friend, C.J,has a crush on him too! Zoe can't decide whether to she should go after Tommy or let C.J have him. But she finally decides that since C.J liked him first,C.J should have Tommy. But does Tommy like Zoe? Or does Tommy likeC.J? What if he doesn't like any of them?

I first chose this book when I saw my friend reading it. The cover was a picture of a girl holding a tennis racket in her hand.I read the blurb and I was hooked. But I was confused too. In the blurb,there was this word, hormones.What does it mean?I asked my teacher, Mr.Carbone.I found out that hormones means something in your body that makes you act differently and behave differemtly.I was still puzzled.As I read more, I understood what it meant.I really like this book and I want to read the other books in the series. It's a very good book and I know other people would enjoy it.

When Zoe let CJ have Tommy, I was angry.If Iwas Zoe, I would go after Tommy. After all, so what if CJ liked Tommy first? Zoe KNEW Tommy first. Zoe is just too friendly to hurt CJ's feelings. Another book, "Kitty in High School" is about the same thing. Kitty likes a boy named Skip. Kitty wasn't sure if she should ask Skip to the dance, and when Kitty makes up her mind, Skip is taken by her best friend. So if Zoe doesn't go and try to win Tommy back,she'll never get the chance!

My favorite part in this book is the whole book, so there's not much to explain, is there?

I would recommend this book to people who are ready to learn about growing up. If you are like zoe and you have a crush on someone, read this book and you might learn something.

This book is not only a book about parents who have kids with autism, it's for parents of ANY special-needs kids. It's a pick-me-up type of book with little stories of what parents of special needs children go through on a day to day basis. It's sad, it's funny, but most of all it's inspirational because parents, such as myself, can relate to these struggles.

I've read a few books like this lately, that contain various essays about raising children with special needs, and this is probably the best of the bunch. The accounts are varied and heartfelt. I think most parents would read this book hoping for a "match", a parent who has been through something similar to themselves, and I did find a match here, an account by Nicole Lynch about her autistic daugther's sleep issues. When she talked about her daughter being awake in the night singing "Elmo's Song" at the top of her lungs and asking for her candle collection or a lollipop, I nearly cried with recognition---that's my daughter too! Not the exact songs or wishes, but so much like her! Another account told of an autistic son crying all night for a reason only he understood---it's so sad and so recognizable to me.

The emphasis here seems to be on disorders that affect behavior---autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD. There are fewer accounts about children with physical and/or medical disorders, so if that is what you are dealing with, you might want to look elsewhere.

I liked the fact that many approaches and attitudes were reflected here---there does not seem to be any hidden agendas. Overall, I found the book comforting and somewhat hopeful. I don't think survey type books like this can be helpful to all, but it is worth a read to see if you find yourself there.

I loved this book! The stories were wonderful. It takes bravery to be so open and honest. Every story had something I could relate to as a parent and as a parent of special needs children. It was wonderful!

If you are looking for an honest book and not a sugar coated foo foo book, this is for you! The title says it all - The extraordinary HIGHS and heartbreaking LOWS...it's all covered. I have read this book, highlighted, circled, folded pages and bookmarked sentimental excerpts. I keep it handy for the rough days and lend it out to other parents who need a little reassurance that they are not alone. No matter what hand you've been dealt, there is something written in this book by someone like you. You will smile as recognize the rewards other parents have experienced and cry because you have been there. This is my personal bible, exactly what I need to pick me up on the hard days and remind me how blessed I am on the good days.

As the mother of a special needs, medically fragile child, I appreciate the honest writing of the essays in the book. Most of them are great. However I found a couple offensive--and I'm not easily offended. A couple parents assume that having kids with physical and easily recognizable disabilities is easier than having a child with an "invisible" disability. Even going so far as to say it's easy for schools to accommodate a child in a wheel chair. Anyone whose dealt with the public school system knows that's not true. I know there is a tendency to feel like your child's disability is worse than any other and that the grass is always greener. But we are one big special needs family and perhaps divisive essays should not have been included.

I thought this book was so sad. Mary Anne loses everything- only a few things survied. Mary Anne is woke up in the middle of the night by her cat Tigger. She didn't even cry about it. Finally at the very end, she decides to cry. I would have to say, if you are like Mary Anne, and you cry allot. Don't read this book.

I cannot believe Mary Anne's house burned down! She and Dawn were VERY upset. But I can't figure out why Mary Anne could not cry. She normally cries right when she SEES something sad or cute. Or even HEARS about it. Finally one night she is able to cry. Dawn cried when she got one look at the house. I was glad they got to save A FEW things even if they weren't worth very much. I an VERY glad Tigger woke Mary Anne up. She might not have gotten out in time if he hadn't. I loved the book.

Mary Anne's house burned bacause of wiring. Mary Anne almost loses everything like clothes, books.... Dawn was pretty upset when she heard that Mary Anne's house burned. Where Will Mary Anne live?. Will the Baby Sitters help her?

I know just how Mary-Anne feels. Our house burned down a year ago. I lost everything-including old letters (I'm like Mary-Anne and, the worst, pictures and things of my older brother, whom died when I was 7. So I know it was really hard for Mary-Anne. I cry when I read this book and I feel like Mary-Anne and I are crying together.But life goes on and changes happen-to Mary-Anne and the whole BSC (And We Love Kids Club too!)

In this book, Mary Anne's house burned down due to faulty kitchen wiring. She's very upset and in total shock. She loved the colonial farmhouse she moved to with her father after his marriage to Dawn's mother. Mary Anne loses almost everything during the fire. Her clothes, books, diaries, letters, pictures, etc. are gone, but she found some jewelry, her mom's picture, and her recent diary. Even though I've never liked Dawn, I'm glad she came to CT to comfort her family. Dawn was pretty upset about the fire. Even though she mostly hated CT, she loved the old farmhouse, the barn, and the secret passage. (the barn didn't burn down, but the secret passage from her room is gone!) I'm glad that Mary Anne finally cried about the fire, after her long shellshocked spell and she's hoping for some positive changes in her future. She doesn't want to move to Philidelpia, where her dad was offered a new job there. It's great that Kristy and her family took in Mary Anne and her parents and that the club and other neighbors comforted and donated lost items from the fire. It was a great book, but I cried my eyes out when Mary Anne lost her house and felt lost. I think she's a strong, brave girl who dealt with a lot of tough events in her life. I'm glad that Mary Anne, her dad, her stepmom, and her cat Tigger got out of the house safely. During a house fire, the number one thing is to get people out of the house and not try to save possessions. I give this book a 10.

I'm a 51 year old woman and I think this is one of the best books I've ever read. Thats saying alot! I'm buying it for my dad for Father's Day.

i really liked the book. it was so funny which i loved but it delt with things that a seventh grader would be going through. all the characters were well thought out. it was such a good story i was sad when it ended. i loved it begennin to middle to end so if i were you id read it.

I think that Gary Schmidt did very well in his book: The Wednesday Wars. The book is about a boy, who's teacher apparently "hates his guts". He is presbyterian, and so, has to spend his Wednesday afternoons with her instead of at a church or temple. Along with many funny happenings during these lessons, the boy reads Shakespeare's play's. Gary Schmidt teaches the reader about the plays in a comical attitude. However, the one thing that struck me as funny, and probably the most easily comically portrayed scene in Shakespeare's "Macbeth", has eluded Schmidt's book. In Act I Scene V of "Macbeth", Lady Macbeth "Unsexed herself". I think this, along with other parts in the plays, shouldn't have been overlooked, but I still think that it is a wonderful read.

WEDNESDAY WARS
Have you ever had a teacher who you thought hated your guts? Well, in Wednesday Wars Holling HoodHood thinks his teacher does. Gary D. Schmidt the author will keep you wanting to read and read with his wonderful descriptions and wonderful chapters of fun and interesting things happening in the classroom of Mrs. Baker. Along the way Holling runs into some gooey situations and some love problems.

In Wednesday Wars Holling is a Presbyterian and every Wednesday everyone goes either to St. Adelburts or Temple Beth-El. But Holling has to stay in the class with Mrs. Baker who supposedly hates his guts. Mrs. Baker makes Holling read Shakespeare with her in the classroom instead of making Holling sit there all afternoon and do nothing. At first Holling isn't so sure about it but he starts to get into it and all these things start happening to him because of the book. The book leads Holling into being a fairy named Ariel with yellow tights and feathers on the butt. Then, he gets drawn into being Romeo in Rome and Juliet and Meryl Lee Kawolski a girl in Holling's class is Juliet. Then they start dating and that gets Hollings dad Mr. HoodHood of HoodHood and Associates presentation for the model of the new middle school sabotaged. Then they make up and they are all happy in the end and something huge happens that makes everyone happy.

My favorite part of the book is when Holling got surprised by Mrs. Baker bringing cream puffs after the rats ate the ones Holling brought in and then the rats ran away. I thought this was nice of Mrs. Baker because it showed Holling that Mrs. Baker might not hate his guts after all. I liked this part because the author adding something little to the book that made a big difference.

I would like this book to become a movie because I want to see what the educators and the school as well as the supreme white fluffy cream puffs. All the details the author put into the book would make an amazing motion picture.

I recommend this book to readers ages 9 and up. Anybody who likes fiction, comedy, some adventure and school subjects since this book takes place mainly at a school. Even if you like theater this could be the book for you. With Romeo and Juliet and Holling in yellow tights with feathers, this could be the book for you! It was a great book for me!

Wonderful book. Laugh out loud funny to stopping to sob out loud. Great details, great characters... you will fall in love with Mr. Hoodhood and Mrs. Baker.

I loved this one growing up. Really. Amelia Bedelia always choose the funniest possible interpretation of words, and her name rhymes! What's not to love?

The one thing I'd be concerned about is that a lot of the usages in this book are going to be unfamiliar to your young kid. I don't think many of us say "draw the curtains" anymore, and even if we do, we probably don't often talk about "trimming" steak (with or without lace!) or "dressing" chicken, at least, not around our kids. Maybe we should, but we don't.

So this book might be better saved for read-aloud time than read-alone time.

My first grader love that book. He was cracking up and he had so much fun reading this book! He reads it without any help. It is a cute and funny story and if you child doesn't like to read this is a great book to spike an interest in reading.

I remember reading these books years and years ago! I'm in 10th grade and it's been more 5 years since I was in elementary school and yet when I go work at my old school I go back and read them again!

A fun (and funny) book which will delight kids with Amelia's well-intentioned but mistake-laden chores. Kids feel empowered because they are 'smarter' than the character and are able to cheer her on. In the end, Amelia's good deeds overpower any mistakes she makes.

I recommend this book for any child who is beginning to read on their own!

This is surly a kids favorite since I was a little girl! We join Amelia Bedelia as she starts her first day of work for the Rodgers. They rush off shortly after she arrives, but they've left her a list of things to do. Should be a snap, as all the tasks are simple and clearly stated...but that's what you think...Amelia Bedelia begins completing each chore in quite a literal fashion...drawing the drapes and much, much more! Younger kids (1-4) will like the silliness of it and beginner readers and more savvy grade schoolers (5-8) will like that's it's simple and clever/silly too! I recommend it without reservation! I'm sure Amelia will be with us, teaching fine lessons about the words we use and the many means they can have for generations to come!