Beverly Cleary

Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

Separated from his owner, Henry Huggins, in a shopping center parking lot, an ordinary city dog begins a string of bewildering adventures.

Presents the further adventures of a motorcycle-riding mouse who goes to school and becomes the instigator of an investigation of rodents and the peacemaker for two lonely boys.

When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow.

The family routine is upset during Ramona's second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.

An alphabet book in which two children demonstrate all the fun that is to be had by making and hearing every kind of noise as they dash about on the farm.

Henry gets himself into all sorts of funny situations when he tries to keep his dog, Ribsy, out of trouble.

Ramona starts kindergarten where her good intentions and uncontrollable curiosity lead her to be labeled a pest.

Janet creates envy in her twin brother Jimmy by hoarding special treasures in her crib, until the arrival of real beds reminds them that they are both growing up.

Henry is helped to achieve his ambition of securing a paper route by his sister Ramona, who sabotages his rival!