1. Book cover, Title and Author Copyright 2011, Kristin Ewing, non-commercial educational use

2. Clues! An author uses clues to tell you about a story:

3. Beverly Cleary Life summary When children ask Mrs. Cleary where she finds her ideas, she replies, ”from my own experience and from the world around me." She’s written 30 children’s books which have been published in 20 languages. Mrs. Cleary has been a librarian, mother of twins, and popular children’s author, winning many awards. April 12, 1916 - present Photo credit: http://www.beverlycleary.com/http://www.beverlycleary.com/

4. Start Reading! Look for clues about where and when the story takes place. What is the mood of the story? Setting is next…