Two Times The Fun

(Hardback)

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Jimmy and Janet are twins, but that doesnt mean they are exactly alike. Jimmy wants to dig the biggest hole in the world. He likes to use a real, grown-up shovel. While hes working, his sister, Janet, pretends to catch fish. She likes to use her imagination. But the twins both like silly jokes, brand-new boots, and talking to Mr. Lemon, the mailman. Children will be sure to enjoy their many small-scale adventures!

Beverly Clearys gift for writing with a clear understanding of children is coupled here with her experiences raising her own twins. Refreshingly realistic, these stories celebrate the many steps children take as they grow up. Originally published as four seperate picture books, they are now perfectly formatted for young readers and listeners, with delightful all-new illustrations.

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"Charming half-tone pen-and-ink-and watercolor-wash illustrations by Carol Thompson, er, double the pleasure." -- Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.