Beverly Cleary
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Beverly Cleary is a beloved American author renowned for her heartwarming and relatable children's literature. Her writing style is characterized by simple clear language making her stories accessible to readers of all ages. Cleary's body of work spans a wide range of genres including young adult fiction children's novels and picture books. Her most notable works are the classic series 'Henry Huggins' 'Ramona Quimby' 'Beezus and Ramona' 'The Mouse and the Motorcycle' and 'Fifteen' among others. What makes her books incredibly popular is her uncanny ability to capture the spirit of childhood often focusing on everyday struggles family relationships and personal growth. With her authentic voice and endearing characters Cleary has managed to touch the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. This remarkable list of 83 books showcases her remarkable writing career spanning over five decades cementing her place as one of the most beloved authors of children's literature.
1. First Love (Fifteen / Jean and Johnny / Luckiest Girl) Buy on Amazon
2. Socks (1911) Buy on Amazon
3. Henry and Ribsy (1923) Buy on Amazon
4. Henry and Beezus (1923) Buy on Amazon
5. Ramona Book and Doll (1924) Buy on Amazon
6. Ramona Forever (1927) Buy on Amazon
7. Henry Huggins (1950) Buy on Amazon
8. Ellen Tebbits (1951) Buy on Amazon
9. Otis Spofford (1953) Buy on Amazon
10. Beezus and Ramona (1955) Buy on Amazon
11. Fifteen (1956) Buy on Amazon
12. Henry and the Paper Route (1957) Buy on Amazon
13. The Luckiest Girl (1958) Buy on Amazon
14. Jean and Johnny (1959) Buy on Amazon
15. The Real Hole (1960) Buy on Amazon
16. The hullabaloo ABC (1960) Buy on Amazon
17. Leave It to Beaver (1960) Buy on Amazon
18. Emily's Runaway Imagination (1961) Buy on Amazon
19. Two dog biscuits (1961) Buy on Amazon
20. Here's Beaver! (1961) Buy on Amazon
21. Henry and the Clubhouse (1962) Buy on Amazon
22. Sister of the Bride (1963) Buy on Amazon
23. Ribsy (1964) Buy on Amazon
24. The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1965) Buy on Amazon
25. Mitch and Amy (1967) Buy on Amazon
26. Ramona the Pest (1968) Buy on Amazon
27. Runaway Ralph (1970) Buy on Amazon
28. The Ramona Quimby Diary (1970) Buy on Amazon
29. Ramona the Brave (1975) Buy on Amazon
30. Ramona and Her Father (1977) Buy on Amazon
31. Ramona and Her Mother (1979) Buy on Amazon
32. Ramona and Her Friends (Beezus and Ramona / Henry and Beezus / Henry and Ribsy / Ramona and her Mother) (1980) Buy on Amazon
33. Ramona Quimby Age 8 (1981) Buy on Amazon
34. Ralph S. Mouse (1982) Buy on Amazon
35. Dear Mr. Henshaw (1983) Buy on Amazon
36. Cutting Up with Ramona (1983) Buy on Amazon
37. Lucky Chuck (1984) Buy on Amazon
38. Beverly Cleary's Ramona (1985) Buy on Amazon
39. Beezus and Ramona Diary (1986) Buy on Amazon
40. The Growing-Up Feet (1987) Buy on Amazon
41. Janet's Thingamajigs (1987) Buy on Amazon
42. A Girl From Yamhill (1988) Buy on Amazon
43. Strider (1989) Buy on Amazon
44. Here Come the Twins (1989) Buy on Amazon
45. The Family read-aloud Christmas treasury (1989) Buy on Amazon
46. Twins Again (1989) Buy on Amazon
47. Muggie Maggie (1990) Buy on Amazon
48. Prentice Hall Literature--Copper (1991) Buy on Amazon
49. A Newbery Christmas (1991) Buy on Amazon
50. Hey! Listen To This (1992) Buy on Amazon
51. Henry Huggins (Henry and Beezus / Henry and Ribsy / Henry and the Paper Route / Henry Huggins) (1992) Buy on Amazon
52. Novels (Ellen Tebbits / Mouse and the Motorcycle / Runaway Ralph) (1992) Buy on Amazon
53. Petey's bedtime story (1993) Buy on Amazon
54. A Newbery Halloween (1993) Buy on Amazon
55. The Kingfisher Treasury of Christmas Stories (1994) Buy on Amazon
56. Mouse and the Motorcycle / Ralph S. Mouse / Runaway Ralph / Strider (1994) Buy on Amazon
57. Ramona the Brave / Ramona Quimby Age 8 (1994) Buy on Amazon
58. My own two feet (1995) Buy on Amazon
59. A Newbery Zoo (1995) Buy on Amazon
60. One-Hundred-and-One Read-Aloud Classics (1995) Buy on Amazon
61. Ramona Quimby Series (1996) Buy on Amazon
62. Kingfisher Treasury of Pet Stories (1997) Buy on Amazon
63. It's Great To Be Eight (1997) Buy on Amazon
64. It's Fine to Be Nine (1998) Buy on Amazon
65. Ramona's World (1999) Buy on Amazon
66. Great Girl Stories (1999) Buy on Amazon
67. It's Heaven to Be Seven (1999) Buy on Amazon
68. Novels (Ramona Forever / Ramona the Pest) (2000) Buy on Amazon
69. It's Terrific to Be Ten (2000) Buy on Amazon
70. It's fun to be five (2000) Buy on Amazon
71. Novels (Beezus and Ramona / Ramona and Her Father) (2001) Buy on Amazon
72. Beverly Cleary Books in Spanish (2001) Buy on Amazon
73. School stories for seven year olds (2001) Buy on Amazon
74. Hatchet and related readings (2001) Buy on Amazon
75. School's In (2001) Buy on Amazon
76. American stories & poems for Children (2001) Buy on Amazon
77. The Best of Ramona (Beezus and Ramona / Ramona the Brave / Ramona the Pest) (2002) Buy on Amazon
78. Novels (Ramona and Her Mother / Ramona Forever / Ramona Quimby Age 8 / Ramona's World) (2002) Buy on Amazon
79. In My Grandmother's House (2003) Buy on Amazon
80. Picture This! (2004) Buy on Amazon
81. Two times the fun (2005) Buy on Amazon
82. Just for Me (2013) Buy on Amazon
83. Henry Huggins Series 6-Book Set (2021) Buy on Amazon
About Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary is a renowned American author best known for her timeless novels and series that have captivated readers of all ages. Born on April 12 1916 in McMinnville Oregon Cleary developed a passion for reading and writing at an early age. She began her writing career as a journalist but soon turned her attention to fiction drawing from her own childhood experiences and observations of the world around her.
Cleary's writing style is characterized by her ability to craft relatable down-to-earth characters and stories that resonate with readers. Her novels often focus on the everyday struggles and triumphs of young people as they navigate the challenges of growing up. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human experience Cleary's books offer a unique blend of humor warmth and insight into the complexities of childhood.
Over the course of her illustrious career Cleary has become a beloved author among readers of all ages. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Readers adore Cleary's ability to create authentic engaging characters and stories that transport them to another time and place. Her novels have been praised for their thoughtful exploration of themes such as friendship family and identity making her one of the most cherished authors of her generation.