I grew up before there were strict leash laws. Beverly Cleary growlawleash Change image and share on social
I haven't been very enthusiastic about the commercialization of children's literature. Kids should borrow books from the library and not necessarily be buying them. Beverly Cleary bookborrowbuy Change image and share on social
People are inclined to say that I am Ramona. I'm not sure that's true, but I did share some experiences with her. Beverly Cleary experienceinclinepeople Change image and share on social
What interests me is what children go through while growing up. Beverly Cleary childgrowinterest Change image and share on social
I had a very wise mother. She always kept books that were my grade level in our house. Beverly Cleary bookgradehouse Change image and share on social
I was a very observant child. The boys in my books are based on boys in my neighborhood growing up. Beverly Cleary basebookboy Change image and share on social
My mother always kept library books in the house, and one rainy Sunday afternoon - this was before television, and we didn't even have a radio - I picked up a book to look at the pictures and discovered I was reading and enjoying what I read. Beverly Cleary afternoonbookdiscover share on social
In 50 years, the world has changed, especially for kids, but kids' needs haven't changed. They still need to feel safe, be close to their families, like their teachers, and have friends to play with. Beverly Cleary changeclosefamily Change image and share on social
With twins, reading aloud to them was the only chance I could get to sit down. I read them picture books until they were reading on their own. Beverly Cleary aloudbookchance Change image and share on social
