Beverly Cleary turns 100 today. I know this because I have recently read the Ralph S. Mouse books with my son. He asked me “how old is Beverly Cleary?” Thinking I would have to let him know that she was dead, I ventured to the internet to discover that she was not only not dead, but would reach her centenary in just a few weeks. I remembered The Mouse in the Motorcycle from the time Mrs. Kane read it to us in the first grade and I saw it one day in Costco. I picked it up for my son and then we read the sequels as well. It’s great to see that someone who brought so many people so much joy get to enjoy such a long life.
Thank you Mrs. Cleary and Happy Birthday!
I look forward to reading more of your books with my son and teaching him to enjoy reading.