Ramona is now in 3rd grade and has a new teacher, Mrs. Whaley who says cool stuff like, 'you guys', and she is starting to have an eye for her obnoxious but loveable classmate, Yard Ape. Poor Ramona, who has to deal little Willa Jean while Beezus always gets out of it. And poor Ramona - in scenes that have haunted me for all of my childhood - cracks the raw egg on her head when her mom was supposed to have hard-boiled it! And throws up in class and Mrs. Whaley tells the class that its ok to hold their noses! Oh! The embarassment and hardships of an 8-year old girl. What a wonderful book.

Ramona is a third grader whose world is changing. She finds trouble at school when a new kid starts to tease her and she thinks that her teacher doesn’t like her. Her home life is also changing. Ramona’s dad starts back to school and gets a part time job, her mother makes the most money, and Ramona’s sister and she find themselves with new responsibilities. The changes eventually show her what a great family she has.

I love this book! Beverly Cleary was one of my favorite authors when I was younger. This is an easy to read book which is very hysterical.

1. Have the students draw their feet.
2. Have the students plan a meal using the food pyramid.

This is a story about 8 year old Ramona Quimby. Her father is returning to school to become a teacher as Ramona goes into the third grade. She feels very grown up and short with the other little kids in the neighborhood. One day Ramona cracks what she thinks is a hard boiled egg over her head and is sent to the nurse. She overhears her teacher call her a nuisance and becomes sad. Feeling sorry for herself and not wanting to be a nuisance she quietly goes about life until she gets sick in class. Ramona Quimby is simply wonderful. This is a great first reader. It's really about misunderstanding and being loved, which is what all children need and crave. The illustrations add fun to this very realistic portrayal of an 8 year old girl. This would even be a great read aloud book for girls. ( )

Newbery Medal/Honor 01/01/82
Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.)
School Library Journal
Horn Book starred 10/01/06

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This book is about a girl who is entering the third-grade named Ramona. She is an enthusiastic young girl who is excited to begin the third grade and start riding the bus all by herself. One thing Ramona despises though is staying at the Kemp's house everyday after school until her parents can pick her up. Ramona's dad has just saved up enough money to quit his job and return to school to become a teacher; therefore Ramona is doing her part to help the family squeak by. One of Ramona's worst days is when she throws up in front of the whole class, but she soon recovers and gives a report to regain her confidence. This book follows Ramona as she takes on the third-grade year.