Just Like Beverly: A Biography Of Beverly Cleary

"Confession: I hugged this book before I even opened it – just like young Beverly Cleary on the cover, clutching her reading in her arms. Just Like Beverly is a picture book biography of my favorite writer. Cleary was a frustrated reader at first but learned to love reading and writing. She’s drawn so much like Ramona, with lovely touches such as Cleary cutting rose bushes (Portland, Ore.’s beloved flower) while waiting to hear if her first book will get published. I love a book that humanizes the writing process for kids and lets them know that the world awaits their stories too. (For ages 5 to 9)"