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dembury's review against another edition
4.0
Recently I was reminiscing about certain books from my childhood and decided to do a full reread of the Ramona series! I still know them all pretty well (from Picky-Picky to “which witch?”, the toothpaste tube to the cold crockpot argument) but just remember being SO delighted by all the antics Ramona got into that rereading them was too enticing to pass up.
My only real comment is that I think this first book is the weakest in the series simply because the reader doesn’t get to be directly in Ramona’s mind, BUT it does set up her world and introduce us to the Quimby family dynamics very well, so I’m not gonna fault it for that. Also, Aunt Beatrice DEFINITELY reads as queer in this! New 2021 head cannon for her.
My only real comment is that I think this first book is the weakest in the series simply because the reader doesn’t get to be directly in Ramona’s mind, BUT it does set up her world and introduce us to the Quimby family dynamics very well, so I’m not gonna fault it for that. Also, Aunt Beatrice DEFINITELY reads as queer in this! New 2021 head cannon for her.
cyireadbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good Ramona the Pest (Book #2.) In this first installment, Ramona is a 4 year old still learning to interact with family and friends. Parts were funny and in some parts, Ramona is a whinny brat trying to get her way by throwing temper tantrums, which is the part that I didn't care for.
Stockard Channing as the narrator in this audio book did an excellent job in projecting the different characters. Glad to see that she's the narrator for most of the Ramona Quimby books.
Stockard Channing as the narrator in this audio book did an excellent job in projecting the different characters. Glad to see that she's the narrator for most of the Ramona Quimby books.
froydis's review against another edition
5.0
Boy that Ramona is a challenge! I had forgotten that this one is told from Beezus' point of view. I enjoyed it quite a lot! This series was one of my favorites as a kid.
editrix's review against another edition
Who’d a thunk it would be such a different experience reading this with my wild younger as opposed to my bookish older? Everyone.
michellebookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
Beezus and Ramona (1955) by Beverly Cleary 5★♥
So… Before I begin my review, I felt that this book was an ode to older sisters (or siblings). I'm the oldest of 3 girls in my family. I have a nickname just like Beezus (for Beatrice). My middle sister couldn't say my name when she was young, so naturally she just called me Shell. And it's stuck. And now her daughter calls me Shell. But my sisters would also always say "Shell-did-it." No matter what happened, my sisters always pointed the finger at me. But that was because I was a bit like both Beezus and Ramona when I was at that young mischief age.
Beezus and Ramona is through Beezus Quimbly's point of view, which is different than all the other books in this series. Beatrice is almost 10 years old and Ramona is 4. I read this book, along with some others, when I was about 10 years old and I remember feeling glad to have found a character like Beatrice.
Now that I've reread this book (and within one day), I could relate a lot to all the various mischief that Ramona got into because of my 3 year old niece... Whenever my niece is doing something and we ask what she's doing, the answer is "Nothiiinng..." which of course, has us curious and hopeful that she isn't doing something she's not supposed to. As far as the book Beezus and Ramona goes, this kindle version has 6 chapters with some nice black/ white pen drawings, along with a chapter sample of the book Ramona The Pest. They're all little short stories of some of Ramona's various mishaps that irritates her older sister, Beezus. Reading six mishaps in one day was actually quite fun. I laughed at a bit of the comedy. And smiled because it made me think of either my sisters or my nieces.
This was a fun reread and a good book series about siblings and Ramona Quimbly and her over imagination. I liked Beatrice "Beezus" when I first read this. Now I just love all the characters.
So… Before I begin my review, I felt that this book was an ode to older sisters (or siblings). I'm the oldest of 3 girls in my family. I have a nickname just like Beezus (for Beatrice). My middle sister couldn't say my name when she was young, so naturally she just called me Shell. And it's stuck. And now her daughter calls me Shell. But my sisters would also always say "Shell-did-it." No matter what happened, my sisters always pointed the finger at me. But that was because I was a bit like both Beezus and Ramona when I was at that young mischief age.
Beezus and Ramona is through Beezus Quimbly's point of view, which is different than all the other books in this series. Beatrice is almost 10 years old and Ramona is 4. I read this book, along with some others, when I was about 10 years old and I remember feeling glad to have found a character like Beatrice.
Now that I've reread this book (and within one day), I could relate a lot to all the various mischief that Ramona got into because of my 3 year old niece... Whenever my niece is doing something and we ask what she's doing, the answer is "Nothiiinng..." which of course, has us curious and hopeful that she isn't doing something she's not supposed to. As far as the book Beezus and Ramona goes, this kindle version has 6 chapters with some nice black/ white pen drawings, along with a chapter sample of the book Ramona The Pest. They're all little short stories of some of Ramona's various mishaps that irritates her older sister, Beezus. Reading six mishaps in one day was actually quite fun. I laughed at a bit of the comedy. And smiled because it made me think of either my sisters or my nieces.
This was a fun reread and a good book series about siblings and Ramona Quimbly and her over imagination. I liked Beatrice "Beezus" when I first read this. Now I just love all the characters.
jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
It’s truly amazing how well Cleary’s understanding of sibling dynamics holds up after 60+ years! Sure, a few things about the story are dated, like the way 9 year old Beezus is put in charge of 4 year old Ramona on trips to the library or park, but Ramona truly feels timeless in how delightful and exasperating she is. My 8 year old loved the story, laughing at most of the same places I did, and clearly identifying with Beezus as the older, more responsible sibling. My 2 year old isn’t quite Ramona-level mischievous, but she’s got the potential. Looking forward to continuing the series. I have no memory of reading this particular one as a kid, but I know I read most if not all of the series.
thehmkane's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE THIS. HOW HAVE I NEVER READ THESE. THIS BOOK RULES.