We didn't have television in those days, and many people didn't even have radios. My mother would read aloud to my father and me in the evening. Beverly Cleary alouddayeven 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
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
When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher and had a miserable time in the reading circle, a difficulty that was overcome by the loving patience of my second grade teacher. Even though I could read, I refused to do so. Beverly Cleary afraidcircledifficulty share on social
I didn't start out writing to give children hope, but I'm glad some of them found it. Beverly Cleary childfindgive 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
I think adults sometimes don't think about how children are feeling about the adult problems. Beverly Cleary adultchildfelt 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
I think the best teachers had a real interest in the subject they were teaching and a love for children. Some of the teachers were just doing their job, but others had that little extra. They really cared about children and they wore pretty dresses. Beverly Cleary carechilddress share on social
