Ramona and Her Father

Name: Ramona and Her Father
ISBN: 9780192751034

Beverly Cleary

Ages 7–11

Readers rate it 3.9 (38 on Hardcover)

160 pages · Released 2000 · Oxford University Press

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Ramona and Her Father parent’s guide: what’s inside

High confidence

Violence

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Sexual content

LGBTQ+ themes

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A note for parents

This Newbery Honor classic gently explores a child's perspective on family hardship—specifically parental unemployment and stress—without being depressing or overwhelming. Ramona's resourceful, loving attempts to help and her emotional growth make this an age-appropriate introduction to real family challenges. The book models resilience, creativity, and the idea that children can't fix adult problems, but can contribute kindness. Beverly Cleary's warm, humorous writing keeps the tone hopeful throughout.

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Lately Ramona had the terrible feeling that she was the only happy member of the Quimby family. Since her father lost his job, he seemed too worried to love her anymore. Ramona's mother and big sister Beezus had become awfully busy and and grouchy. Even Picky-picky, the family cat, was grumpy. He didn't like her new ch... Lately Ramona had the terrible feeling that she was the only happy member of the Quimby family. Since her father lost his job, he seemed too worried to love her anymore. Ramona's mother and big sister Beezus had become awfully busy and and grouchy. Even Picky-picky, the family cat, was grumpy. He didn't like her new cheaper food and had eaten the Quimby's Halloween jack-o'-lantern instead. Ramona tried everything she could to make things better. With Beezus's help she launched a campaign to stop her father from smoking so much, but he didn't seem to appreciate it. Ramona also tried to act adorable, like kids in TV commercials. Mr. Quimby said the boy who sang the Whopperburger jingle made a million dollars year! Ramona wanted to make a million dollars, too, because then her father would surely be fun again. --- Also included in: - The Trouble with Ramona and Beezus