B Is for Betsy

Loving the classics! These lovely books are so timeless and my favorites as I child! I have fond memories of my trips to the library, always leaving with my arms loaded with my precious Betsy books! I have many favorite childhood books too many to name them all! A few like Charlotte's Web,,all of the Beverly Cleary books, Laura Ingalls Wilder books, the Tolkien series, little women and little men...To name but a few! I have left soooo many out only because trust me there isn't enough room.... It would fill pages as I loved to read and that has not changed in my 65 years on this planet! I'm starting a collection of these timeless classics for my future grandchildren and I can't wait to share the magic of these precious books with them!

Welcome to a little paradise where a little girl named Betsy is going to go to school for the first time. She is going to first grade, I guess there was no kindergarten back then. You won't find any magic spells or dinosaurs or Sponge Bob square pants in this book. Not even a talking mouse. Instead real things happen that kids can really connect to. It all seems so real, you feel like you are there. This book shows you how to get along in class and how to make new friends. Betsy sets a good example for our children in being respectful, caring, helpful, energetic and curious: all the things you need for school. There is no danger to be scared of in this book and yet the visit to this place is so enjoyable that you don't need danger to bring excitement. The adults also set a good example for us. They are respectful and helpful and always doing their best. The best part about this book is that there's more. In the next book, Betsy goes to 2nd grade and surprise! Miss Grey has also been promoted to the 2nd grade. The children are delighted and so is Miss Grey. The book is called Betsy and Billy. Some things never change. There will always be friends and dogs and teachers and birthday parties. Something will always get lost and a good surprise will always happen. You will always have to figure out your problems cleverly and honestly. You will find in this book the things that don't change with the times. You will also find some things did change but you wish they didn't because in your heart you know that that's the way things should be.

Found this lovely little book in the "discard" pile at the library, so I grabbed it for my two daughters (ages 6 & 8). The book is about 150 pages with 10 chapters and pictures throughout for personal enjoyment. I immediately enjoyed the book from chapter 1, and each night I read a chapter with my girls, asking them questions about what's happening, what's happened, and what they think is going to happen. They are really relating to the adventures. Simple, yet entertaining. Love how little educational tidbits are placed in the story. It's a wonderful learning tool. Honestly, my daughters are begging for the next chapter each night! That's why I'm online now trying to order another book by this lovely author. Never a dull moment. Recommend this little gem highly! - Happy Mom. :)

I start every school year reading this book, a chapter a day, to my class. I've taught first grade and kindergarten, and the students never fail to connect with Betsy. They can't wait to hear what will happen next!A classic from my childhood that I never forgot--a book that's just plain fun.

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!