Happy Birthday Beverly Cleary!!!

Happy 103rd Birthday

Today, famous children`s book author, Beverly Cleary turns 103 years old! During her lifetime, Mrs. Cleary has written over 50 children`s books that have sold over 90 million copies worldwide! Some of her most famous works include:

• The Ramona Quimby Series
• The Henry Huggins Series
• The Mouse and the Motorcycle Series
• Ellen Tebbits
• Muggie Maggie
• Dear Mr. Henshaw

I have read, and re-read almost all of her books and loved them all. Three years ago for her hundredth birthday I even wrote her a letter.

Sadly, I did not receive a personal reply. However, I did receive a postcard from her with all of my favorite Cleary characters on the front.

I would love to hear from you, what your family’s favorite Beverly Cleary books/characters are.

For your convenience here is a list of Beverly Cleary books for you to browse:

The Ramona Quimby Series in order:

• Beezus and Ramona
• Ramona the Pest
• Ramona the Brave
• Ramona and Her Father
• Ramona and Her Mother
• Ramona Quimby, Age 8
• Ramona Forever
• Ramona’s World

The Henry Huggins Series in order:

• • Henry Huggins
  • Henry and Beezus
  • Henry and Ribsy
  • Henry and the Paper Route
  • Henry and the Clubhouse
  • Ribsy

The Mouse and the Motorcycle Series in order:

• • The Mouse and the Motorcycle
  • Runaway Ralph
  • Ralph S. Mouse

Other notable mentions:

• • Muggie Maggie
  • Emily’s Runaway Imagination
  • Mitch and Amy
  • Ellen Tebbits
  • Otis Spofford
  • Strider
  • Dear Mr. Henshaw
  • Socks
  • Two Times the Fun

Let me know which ones your family has read!