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 Christmas chapters. Betsy SO MUCH wants a baby sister or brother for Christmas. When her mother kisses her goodnight on Christmas Eve, she says something like, "We'll see!" There's an illustration of the goodnight kiss, and Mother is as skinny as can be. Yet, by Christmas morn, she's given birth to a little girl, whom Betsy is given free reign to name, and names Star.

Last read
February 2015
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September 2014
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January 2013

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.

My three-year-old seriously loves these books. Time to request the next one in the series.

Don't be deceived by the horrible covers on the new editions of these books. They were originally published in the 30s and 40s and they are darling.

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.

My kids and I are enjoying this series. Very old fashioned and sweet.

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.

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.

Betsy is a classic character I read about as a child and loved her stories. The author is very talented at writing children’s books and I recommend all children read the Betsy books.

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.

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.