"B" Is for Betsy [Hardcover]

Carolyn Haywood (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Betsy

Carolyn Haywood's stories about her irrepressible character Betsy have never been out of print, and now, thanks to dynamic new covers, the Betsy books will find their way onto the bookshelves of modern young readers--and into the hearts of a whole new generation.

Betsy is scared about going to first grade, but it turns out school is a great place. She learns about tadpoles and the true meaning of Thanksgiving, makes new friends, and has more fun than she'd ever imagined.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for "B" Is for Betsy:
"Simply and naturally [told]. . . . A pleasing addition to the list of realistic stories."--The New York Times Book Review

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

CAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books in all. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152051031
• ISBN-13: 978-0152051037
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,066,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story to prepare your child for entering school, March 14, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: "B" Is for Betsy (Library Binding)

The Betsy series are a wonderful way to introduce a young daughter to the delights of starting school. While Betsy's adventures reflect life in the first half of our century, they ring true as high drama to a five-year-old. There's the search for a lost dog, plans for a birthday party, a lesson learned from violets snatched from the neighbor's yard, walking to school, meeting the new teacher etc...The books, four in all, include just enough drawings to keep a child peeking ahead to the next chapter. Each chapter is short enough to read at one sitting

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A childhood favorite!, February 16, 1999

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Sarah Lindenmuth "sleepysarah" (Penna., US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: "B" Is for Betsy (Odyssey Classics (Odyssey Classics)) (Hardcover)

When I was a youngster my favorite books were the Betsy series. Carolyn Haywood captured for me the innocent charm of childhood, the adventures of youth, and the joy of young friends. I recently re-read B is for Betsy and it only served to renew my pleasure in the Betsy series!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars B is for the Best Book Series Written for Children, March 18, 2005

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K. Alphs (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: "B" Is for Betsy (Odyssey Classics (Odyssey Classics)) (Hardcover)

I was 7 years old, in the second grade when our teacher read the book "B is for Betsy". After our teacher had finished the book I checked it out myself to read again. Within a couple of months I had read through the entire twelve book series.
The story is of Betsy and her childhood adventures. You will meet her mother, father, grandparents and friends in this delightful story. The storyline is innocent, clean and wholesome the way childhood should be. I also love the illustrations which were done by the author as well, they are beautiful works of art which fuel a child's imagination.
This is the best book series for young children. I would also recommend the other books written by Miss Haywood. You can find them listed on the Amazon website or your local library. They are a delight to children of all ages!