Beezus and Ramona / Ramona and Her Father [AUDIOBOOK] [UNABRIDGED] (Audio CD)

by Beverly Cleary (Author), Stockard Channing (Reader)

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Beezus and Ramona
Beezus Quimby tries very hard to be patient with her littler sister, but four-year-old Ramona has the habit of doing the most unpredictable, annoying, embarrassing things in the world. Sometimes Beezus doesn’t like Ramona very much, and that makes her feel very guilty. Sisters are supposed to love each other but pesky little Ramona just doesn’t seem very lovable to Beezus.

Ramona and Her Father
Ramona just wants everyone to be happy. But Ramona’s father has lost his job and nobody in the Quimby household is in a very good mood. Ramona tries to cheer up the family but her best efforts only make things worse. But when her father admits he wouldn’t trade her for a million dollars, Ramona knows everything is going to work out fine in the end.

From AudioFile
Little sisters can be exasperating--just ask 8-year-old Beezus. She tries to be patient with her 4-year-old sister, Ramona, but sometimes Ramona is just too much. Thankfully, Beezus learns that sisterly love is not always perfect. Four years later, Beezus and Ramonas father is unemployed. Ramona is up to her usual antics, trying to help her father be healthy and happy and set things right--and the Quimby family will never be the same. Stockard Channing reads with empathy for both Beezus and Ramona. The listener feels compassion for Beezus, who is somewhat whiny and put upon, while secretly rooting for Ramona, who is endearing yet exasperating. Channing makes this series new for another generation of listeners. J.K.R. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Listening Library (Audio); Unabridged edition (March 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739338897
• ISBN-13: 978-0739338896
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #280,199 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!, February 16, 2008

By	Steven Sabin (Lake Tahoe, NV USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Is there *anyone* on the planet who doesn't like Beverly Cleary's books and the wonderful characters she created?

Beezus and Ramona (along with Henry Huggins and the rest of the gang on Klikitak Street) were part of my childhood. 40 years later, they were just as appealing to my own son. And don't tell anyone -- although we bought these audiobooks when he was about 8, at 12 he still likes to put these on ocassionally and listen. Why? In large part because of Stockard Channing's masterful performance here. Her rendition of Ramona is EXACTLY how we imagine this impish little creature would talk.

I highly recommend these books, both because of the delightful stories and characters that Mrs. Clearly created for us, and because Stockard Channing has brought them to life so perfectly here. The stories are reminiscent of simpler times and will take parents back to their own childhoods while providing toddlers to tweens with good, wholesome entertainment.

We listened on road trips, and unlike certain kids entertainment (a certain purple dinosaur comes to mind), you won't want the kids to wear headphones to preserve your sanity. You'll want it on the main speakers for everyone in the car to enjoy.

Five stars!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great listen for all ages, September 16, 2008

By	Elizabeth S. Wahl "Conscientious Consumer" (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved the Beverly Cleary books when I was growing up, but I discovered another great way to enjoy them when I came across this audiotape of her classic, Beezus and Ramona.

Stockard Channing is a fabulous reader who creates distinctive voices for all the characters, especially the little sister Ramona. I have three boys, but they could all relate to the trials and tribulations of having a little sister who consistently annoys, embarrasses and then appears to outwit you.

A great story to enjoy on road trips or even just on the way to the grocery store.

3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe your kids should be older than Ramona, March 31, 2009

By	S. Davis (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Our 4-year old loved the first Ramona cd we got her for long car rides. Ramona was going into 4th grade and everything the previous reviews said was true: the kids and situations were cute, Stockard Channing was perfect, simpler times, etc. In this book, however, Ramona is 4 years old and simply an annoying brat without any redeeming cuteness. Very disappointing, but worse was the fact that after listening to part of this our 5-year old started acting out what she heard Ramona saying and doing. This was definitely not cute! Maybe when the book is being read by a parent to a child it is clear to the listener-child that this is not good behavior, or maybe the child needs to be older than 5.