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Betsy and Billy
(Betsy #2)
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Carolyn Haywood's stories about her irrepressible character Betsy have never been out of print, and now, thanks to dynamic new covers, the Betsy books will find their way onto the bookshelves of modern young readers--and into the hearts of a whole new generation.
Second grade holds lots of surprises for Betsy, such as her first loose tooth, a Halloween party like no other, ...more
Second grade holds lots of surprises for Betsy, such as her first loose tooth, a Halloween party like no other, ...more
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Paperback, 144 pages
Published
May 1st 2004
by HMH Books for Young Readers
(first published 1941)
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I pulled out the Carolyn Haywood books because I remember them making me happy when I was about 6. Instead of letting my own six year-old read them, I started reading them to her, thinking they wouldn't hold her attention without the flash and speed of more modern books. I was totally wrong. Neither of us can wait for her to get home from school to continue the adventures of this girl with the little red ribbons. Something about old fashioned, funny stories that are told slowly yet with not too
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Oh dear. Not only is there that troublesome old set of 'Indian' stereotypes, but Betsy is such a fortunate child that it's like there were 13 good fairies at her christening.
She doesn't want the teacher who wears black for second grade, so on the first day of school she discovers that teacher is gone and her beloved first grade teacher has been promoted to second grade. She wants a baby sister for Christmas... and Star is born on Christmas morning (and not only that, but Betsy gets to name the ...more
She doesn't want the teacher who wears black for second grade, so on the first day of school she discovers that teacher is gone and her beloved first grade teacher has been promoted to second grade. She wants a baby sister for Christmas... and Star is born on Christmas morning (and not only that, but Betsy gets to name the ...more
I read this book back in elementary school and I don't remember anything about it except that I absolutely LOVED it. It'd be a great one for young girls and their moms. And one I'd love to revisit.
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My three-year-old seriously loves these books. Time to request the next one in the series.
Charming and surprisingly not sexist for its time. Great insomnia re-read.
This is a really cute little series, however, given it's age it does have some problematic content such as kids dressing as 'Indians' for Halloween etc.
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Betsy and Billy is my favorite Betsy book. I love these books because my name is Betsy.
Billy didn't factor that much into the story but my 7 year old enjoyed this one in the series too.
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The third chapter book I read aloud with my daughter was Betsy and Billy, the second in Haywood's series of Betsy books.
Book One followed Betsy through first grade. Book Two follows Betsy through second grade, including chapters where the class dresses up for Halloween, celebrates Valentine's Day, and has a May Day maypole event. As with Book One, my daughter loved this book and couldn't wait to read the next chapter, and I enjoyed it for the nostaglia factor.
I was highly amused by the Christm ...more
Book One followed Betsy through first grade. Book Two follows Betsy through second grade, including chapters where the class dresses up for Halloween, celebrates Valentine's Day, and has a May Day maypole event. As with Book One, my daughter loved this book and couldn't wait to read the next chapter, and I enjoyed it for the nostaglia factor.
I was highly amused by the Christm ...more
Sep 18, 2015
Andrea
rated it
it was amazing
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Recommended to Andrea by:
school librarian
I have been looking for these books everywhere and I am so glad to have finally found them! While my friends in elementary school were always checking out the more "popular" books in the library, I found myself coming back to this series again and again. I'm pretty sure I read every book in the series at least twice! I'm a little perturbed to discover that they've been re-released with a more modern cover, because I actually prefer the vintage look. Brings back so many memories and should I stum
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Read this book because I promised my daughter I would.
I love the Betsy character because I think every little girl can see themselves in her.
This book was kinda boring to read straight through which is why it took me months to finish.
But Betsy and Billy are so cute.
It's nice to travel back to a simpler time when kids did plays with farm animals from their grandfather's local farm.
Great books for kids. ...more
I love the Betsy character because I think every little girl can see themselves in her.
This book was kinda boring to read straight through which is why it took me months to finish.
But Betsy and Billy are so cute.
It's nice to travel back to a simpler time when kids did plays with farm animals from their grandfather's local farm.
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That Betsy. SMH. SMH.
But seriously folks. It ain't right how much I care, I mean how much "my kids" care about what happens next with Betsy. "The kids" loved the baby sister born on Christmas, when the dog got loose, the old broken down house, the good manners, the adorable illustrations, the simple joys of childhood captured once again. The highlight for the kids, okay me, was when Ellen was promoted first and Betsy lost her mind to jealousy. I was like YES!
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But seriously folks. It ain't right how much I care, I mean how much "my kids" care about what happens next with Betsy. "The kids" loved the baby sister born on Christmas, when the dog got loose, the old broken down house, the good manners, the adorable illustrations, the simple joys of childhood captured once again. The highlight for the kids, okay me, was when Ellen was promoted first and Betsy lost her mind to jealousy. I was like YES!
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I think it would be fun to sale stuff like they did in Mrs. Gray's class. Me and my brother are going to do the same thing they did. My favorite part in this book was the story of the kids dressing up for Halloween.
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Gosh, I loved these books in elementary school. But it was just okay for me. I guess my daughter liked it. She would laugh at funny parts. We got through this book slower than the first Betsy book, so I think we will hold off on reading the next book for a few months.
Oct 07, 2010
Natalie
rated it
really liked it
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Recommended to Natalie by:
NEH classic books list
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Second in the Betsy series. Besty is in second grade, and her circle of friends is expanding. Billy brings daring and fun into her play day, but he is prone to get into trouble. Betsy makes mistakes, too, and has the courage to make things right.
My number of stars are based on when I first read this book as a kid thirty years ago. I loved this book, and I loved the whole Betsy series. Betsy and Billy was the first one I read, and it was during summer vacation.
I Liked betsy and billy
Another Charlotte bedtime book, continuing my streak of reading her stories about her upcoming grade before school starts.
I love Betsy and Billy. Love them!
Mar 14, 2016
Angela
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The second Betsy book that my Betsy and I read. We have a beautiful old hard cover, not this silly paperback version. Second grade.
"I loved this book! Billy is funny" - James
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Eh, it was okay. It is an older children's book about a couple of kids in the second grade. It was decent, but not outstanding.
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