Ramona did such naughty deeds as coloring in a library book, ruining a checker game that Beezus and Henry were playing, shutting Henry's dog Ribsy in the bathroom, taking single bites out of not a few apples, and much more. Her 4-year-old sister Ramona was, at least to her, very exasperating.

The 9-year-old was Beezus (whose real name was Beatrice, but she was called Beezus because her little sister could not say her name). 'Beezus and Ramona' was the first book in the Ramona series, and followed the titular protagonist sisters when the former was 9 and the latter was 4. The 'Beezus and Ramona' book from 1955 is contained on the first two discs. (a real street there) with her sister Beezus, and her parents Robert (Bob) and Dorothy (Dory). Ramona Quimby lived in Portland, OR on Klickitat St.

The 2-pack contains 'Beezus and Ramona' from 1955, and 'Ramona and Her Father' from 1977. The Ramona books were written by Beverly Cleary, who was also known for Henry Huggins, Ribsy, and Ralph S. This is a 2-pack of selected Ramona stories on audio from Listening Library. You'll want it on the main speakers for everyone in the car to enjoy. 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. 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. Clearly created for us, and because Stockard Channing has brought them to life so perfectly here. I highly recommend these books, both because of the delightful stories and characters that Mrs. Her rendition of Ramona is EXACTLY how we imagine this impish little creature would talk. Why? In large part because of Stockard Channing's masterful performance here. 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. 40 years later, they were just as appealing to my own son. Is there *anyone* on the planet who doesn't like Beverly Cleary's books and the wonderful characters she created?īeezus and Ramona (along with Henry Huggins and the rest of the gang on Klikitak Street) were part of my childhood.

Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary