This book is the GOAT for a reason. Beverly Cleary somehow tapped into the brain of a five-year-old and never left.
Unlike some 'classics' that feel like eating your vegetables (looking at you, Swiss Family Robinson), Ramona is punchy, funny, and holds up surprisingly well in 2026. Even if your kid is used to high-octane YouTube shorts, the drama of Ramona getting her shoe taken away or hiding behind a trash can still hits. It’s a must-read that reminds kids it’s okay to be a little bit 'too much' sometimes.






