Ribsy

Ribsy book cover by Beverly Cleary

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Tales from a Family PetRibsy book cover by Beverly Cleary

  • What: Ribsy book
  • When: 6 to 12 years
  • Why: Classic, entertaining, fun to read
  • Where: Amazon

Fans of Beverly Cleary and those new to the author alike can enjoy the antics of the dog, Ribsy, in this delightful tale of animal companionship and loyalty.

Ribsy book on Amazon

With the delightful prose suited to kids everywhere, follow along with the adventures of the family pet. When Ribsy accidentally gets in the wrong car, the pet dog must find his way back to his owner, Henry. Filled with humorous near misses at reuniting, this tale gets narrated from the perspective of the family pet. Kids can enjoy this book as a stand alone tale or as a continuation of the Henry series. With large text and easy to understand words, generations of readers have enjoyed the highs and lows of this hilarious story about love and loyalty. Whether you read it aloud to younger children or let older kids enjoy it all on their own, everyone can find something to love in Ribsy.

With larger text, this tale told from Ribsy’s perspective has thrilled readers for decades.

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