Celebrated children's author Beverly Cleary has died at 104 years old.
Beverly Cleary signs books at the 1998 Monterey Bay Book Festival in Monterey, Calif. The beloved children’s author’s more than three dozen books enthralled generations of youngsters.
Beverly Cleary books
'Dear Mr. Henshaw'
A sixth-grader struggles with his parents' divorce and his subsequent move to a new town in this book, which won the 1984 Newbery Medal, the top prize for American children's literature.
‘Ramona and Her Father’
Part of Cleary’s popular Ramona Quimby series, this Newbery Honor Book depicts 7-year-old Ramona dealing with her father’s job loss and its effects on the Quimby family.
‘Ramona and Her Mother’
At “seven and a half right now,” Ramona is in that in-between stage – no longer a little kid, but not yet a big kid. To complicate matters further, both her parents are working. A National Book Award winner.
‘Ramona Quimby, Age 8’
Ramona enters third grade with trepidation: Her father has gone back to school, her mother is working full time and she must spend her afternoons at a neighbor’s house.
‘The Mouse and the Motorcycle’
A mouse living in a quiet motel meets a boy with a special toy.
‘Ribsy’
Part of the Henry Huggins series. Henry’s dog, Ribsy, winds up in another family’s vehicle and must find his way home.
‘Socks’
Life is good for Socks the white-footed tabby cat until his owners bring home a new pet ... their newborn baby.
‘Fifteen’
Cleary also wrote several novels for teens; in this one, 15-year-old Jane deals with her first crush.
8 book recommendations for kids of all ages
‘When Pencil Met Eraser’
Written by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos Jr.
Illustrated by German Blanco
“When Pencil Met Eraser,” by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos Jr.
‘The Farmer’
By Ximo Abadia
Ages 3–6
“The Farmer,” by Ximo Abadia.
‘Room on Our Rock’
Written by Kate and Jol Temple
Illustrated by Terri Rose Baynton
“Room on Our Rock,” by Kate and Jol Temple.
‘Small in the City’
By Sydney Smith
Ages 4–8
“Small in the City,” by Sydney Smith.
‘Citlali and the Day of the Dead — Citlali y el Dia de Muertos’
Written by Berta De Llano
Illustrated by Jamie Rivera Contreras
“Citlali and the Day of the Dead | Citlali y el Dia de Muertos,” by Berta De Llano.
‘Mosi Musa: A True Tale About a Baby Monkey Raised by His Grandma’
By Georgeanne Irvine
Ages 6–10
“Mosi Musa: A True Tale About a Baby Monkey Raised by His Grandma,” by Georgeanne Irvine.
‘Trevor Lee and the Big Uh-Oh’
Written by Wiley Blevins
Illustrated by Marta Kissi
“Trevor Lee and the Big Uh-Oh,” by Wiley Blevins.
‘I Can Make This Promise’
By Christine Day
Ages 8–12
"I Can Make This Promise," by Christine Day.
