Henry counted twenty squares down the sidewalk toward his house. The availiability of items requested from other libraries may depend on the policies of the other libraries. "He's the best dog there is." Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children’s books when she grew up.

Instead she became a librarian. Excerpted from Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. He wanted a bicycle now. Henry thought he had better leave quickly. Newbery Medal-winner Beverly Cleary tells the story of a boy with a goal--and the girl who helps him achieve it. Robert's mother said they couldn't give the white mice rides on Robert's electric train any more, but maybe they could think of something else. Henry and Beezus Chapter One Ribsy and the Roast Henry Huggins stood by the front window of his square white house on Klickitat Street and wondered why Sunday afternoon seemed so much longer than any other part of the week. Henry sat in the middle beside his father, because Ribsy liked to lean out the window and sniff all the interesting smells. Henry could see himself sitting in a boat reeling in a salmon -- a Chinook salmon. "Is that something that's supposed to be good to eat?" Ramona waits in the living room with her older sister, Beatrice or “Beezus,” for their mother to take Ramona to school. Selling bubble gum on the playground gets him in trouble with his teacher. Ramona and her mother / Beverly Cleary ; illustrated by Alan Tiegreen. "Here comes old Scooter," observed Robert. Mr. Grumbie didn't answer. TM ® & © 2016 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. By You should let Beverly know that you want more details about Henry and Beezus! Whether terrorizing the garbage man, chasing cats, or gobbling Ramona Quimby's ice-cream cone, Henry's four-legged pal has walked himself into one problem too many. Even pesky little Ramona Quimby manages to get in the way of Henry’s chance at a bike. To search all libraries (except Halifax Public Libraries), remove your Regional Library under Remove Filters. "Don't worry," said Mary Jane. "Why don't you go over to Robert's house? He was wearing a chef's tall white hat and an immense white apron. Depending on the study guide provider (SparkNotes, Shmoop, etc. Henry tried to sound grown-up and casual. Fishing tackle -- that gave Henry a second idea. "How about taking me along this year?" Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. By using our site you consent to our use of cookies. To request items from any of the libraries above, contact your local library. I sure wish something would happen around here sometime." Patient Education Pamphlets(Nova Scotia Health Authority). "Henry," said Mrs. Huggins, interrupting his thoughts, "Please don't rub your nose against my clean window." From your search results, use the Narrow Search options on the left-hand side of the screen. He had better wait and ask his father when they got to the service station. To search other Nova Scotia public libraries, except Halifax Public Libraries, start by performing a search in this catalogue. There's the paper route, but Henry's dog Ribsy nearly ruins that with his nose for mischief.

Beverly Cleary is one of America’s most beloved authors. Beezus and Ramona [sound recording (downloadable audiobook)] / Beverly Cleary. "That dog," sighed Mrs. Huggins. As the three friends walk to the store to buy Ramona another ice … The boys sat down on the front steps. After all—with a friend by your side, anything is possible. While Mr. and Mrs. Huggins listened to the nine o'clock news on the radio, Henry tried to think of something interesting he could do that day. You will need to repeat these steps for each new search. Henry and Beezus: This book is about more of Henry's adventures, and this time, his good friend Beezus Quimby helps him with a big problem. "Well, I guess I'll take the car down to the service station for a lube job." Henry pressed his nose against the windowpane and looked out at Klickitat Street. "He was just in a hurry," he finished lamely. No Tags, Be the first to tag this record! Selling bubble gum on the playground gets him in trouble with his teacher. "Well, anyway, Ribsy doesn't keep everybody awake barking at night, like that collie in the next block," said Henry. Henry Huggins makes a deal with his father--if Henry can keep his dog Ribsy out of trouble for a month, he can go fishing with his father. To punish Ribsy, Ramona steals his bone and locks it in her lunch box. Of course he could play ball with Scooter or ride his bicycle over to Robert's house and work on the model railroad, but those were things he could do every day. In Chapter 1, “Ramona’s Great Day,” Ramona meets her new teacher, Miss Binney, and is immediately enamored with her. Available now wherever books are sold. The announcer's voice cut in. Then he broke off pieces of the dried weeds and mashed them, too. "It's all right with me, but maybe Al won't think it's such a good idea." . His friend Beatrice ("Beezus") Quimby is helping him to raise money for it - helped and hindered by Beezus's unpredictable little sister Ramona! In this humorous and heartfelt novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, the bond between a boy and his dog proves strong, as Henry vows to stick up for Ribsy...even if he is a trouble-maker! Mr. Huggins laid his napkin beside his plate. He peeled a small object which he put into a bowl, sprinkled with salt, and mashed with a little wooden stick. he asked. Henry and Robert did not move. Maybe it was a silly idea. "Need any help, Mr. "What's up, Doc?" When Mr. Huggins had arranged with Al, the owner of the station, to have the car lubricated, he turned to Henry and said, I have to go to the bank and do a few errands. Copyright © by Beverly Cleary. Henry had been so busy thinking about fishing that he had almost forgotten why he came to the filling station in the first place. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn't be. Before Henry thought of anything interesting to do, the radio announcer finished the news and four men began to sing. In this humorous and heartfelt novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, the bond between a boy and his dog proves strong, as Henry vows to stick up for Ribsy...even if he is a trouble-maker! "Herbs and garlic," answered Mr. Grumbie. "I expect I will." From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn't be. asked Henry. Grumbie?" But Henry's old friend Beezus has an idea that may turn Henry's worst trouble yet into a real business success!

. Well-meaning Henry Huggins would do anything to get the bike of his dreams. Henry paused because it occurred to him that his mother might not like his idea. Henry sighed. The information below is included in your interlibrary loan request. Patient Education Pamphlets(Nova Scotia Health Authority). Even pesky little Ramona Quimby manages to get in the way of Henry’s chance at a bike. He was whistling, and not only was he riding without touching the handle bars, he even had his hands in his pockets. " Ribsy does his best to make Henry lose the deal. Henry Huggins wants a bike. As they drove toward the service station they passed the Rose City Sporting Goods Shop, where Henry noticed the windows filled with tennis rackets, golf clubs, and fishing tackle. Henry goes to Beezus and Ramona’s house to play checkers, but the game is ruined when Ribsy eats Ramona’s ice cream cone. Why?" , From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn't be. No Tags, Be the first to tag this record! "Henry, for goodness' sake, turn that down," said Mrs. Huggins, as she poured herself a cup of coffee. Henry comes up with many ways to earn money for the new red bicycle he wants, but they all seem to end up with him in trouble. Plot Summary. But it’s with the help of his best friend Beezus … When you purchase books using links on our website, Bookroo or its affiliates may receive a small commission (at no added cost to you). That gave Henry an idea. Buy From Amazon. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved.