From: Cathy Retzer <medforcr>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 16:24:49 -0500 (CDT)

During the 1995? school year, our upper grade elementary students will be going to see the play Ramona, based on Beverly Cleary's book character. I've been giving some thought to a unit to prepare the students for their trip. One of the resources I've used in the past is a filmstrip kit on Beverly Cleary produced by Random House. In viewing it, I can't help but notice the resemblance between Beverly Cleary as a child and the illustrator's depiction of Ramona. I've been wondering if the illustrator was shown these childhood pictures before illustrating the Ramona books. Does anyone know? I've started re-reading Cleary's autobiography, A Girl From Yamhill, to see if any mention is made of this. Any insight would be appreciated. Cathy Retzer Medford Elementary School Medford, WI medforcr at llwisc.ll.pbs.org
Received on Thu 22 Jun 1995 04:24:49 PM CDT