Thank you, Beverly Cleary, for your beautiful gifts of books that brightened so many childhoods. Ramona, Beezus, Henry Huggins, Ribsy, Ralph S. Mouse—like old family friends.
This sums it up. Kids will read Beverly Cleary's work forever (I hope.) Classic kid tales.
I have fond memories of her works. And I remember sharing/reading this books with younger son, Kevin. Always fun and a good laugh.
Rest in Peace, Beverly Cleary
She passed at age 104 - wow.
Hi Joanne - amazing woman ... I've never come across her books - but not having kids, perhaps that's why. I'll look in the library when it opens ... all the best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteI think you'd find one amusing - the kid inside would chuckle
DeleteShe's vaguely familiar, her works will live on. Warm greetings.
ReplyDeleteThanks. The kids she wrote about were always busy scampering everywhere and getting into some shenanigans.
DeleteWhat a wonderful age. Yes, her works will live on.
ReplyDeleteTake care Joanne.
Yvonne.
yep - I'm ready to read an oldie now just for kicks
Delete104? That is amazing. She clearly loved what she did, and the worlds she shared are without end. One of the best children's writers of all time. Thanks for the worthy tribute, Joanne.
ReplyDeleteGlad to feature her
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