About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of being a big kid or struggling with those inevitable, red-faced moments of school-age embarrassment. It is the perfect companion for a third-grader who feels misunderstood by teachers or frustrated by changing family dynamics, like a parent returning to school or a tighter household budget. Through the eyes of the relatable and spirited Ramona Quimby, children learn that even the messiest days, including getting raw egg in your hair or getting sick at school, are manageable with a little resilience. Beverly Cleary captures the authentic middle-class experience with warmth and honesty, showing that families do not have to be perfect to be happy. Parents will appreciate how the story validates a child's internal life while modeling healthy ways to navigate social friction and financial stress. It is a comforting, funny, and deeply human look at growing up that reassures children they are not alone in their worries.
