I liked it a lot. Betsy's neighbor married Ms. Grey and Betsy was so happy. She also got to go on a sleigh ride with Santa's twin brother. I was wondering who the new teacher would be and it was Mrs. Ross.

I enjoyed this book, it was definitely old fashioned style. I'm not sure how the newer versions may be in descriptions, but from the looks of it, the teacher is described differently on the cover than the other editions listed here. The illustrations along with it gives it the old school look, as little girls dressed more like young ladies and the boys as they would have back then.
The version I have is from the early 40s, so the language may also be different as well. For example, the officer in one chapter is described as gay and jolly. If that were described today as such, could be taken with a different meaning.
At one point, a child was being a little rebellious and the officer says he needs to have the seat of his pants warmed, something most youngins probably don't know the meaning of these days.
Another chapter speaks of the little girl wanting a colored baby already made. She wanted to adopt one, but the mother said they only can be adopted by colored fathers and mothers. Some people these days can easily take offense to some things. The newer versions may have omitted or changed the story up a little, I don't know, but it was interesting to see the older illustrations along with the story.

Another sweet insomnia re-read.

This was going fine, but then the child started asking for other books. Maybe we'll come back to this.

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Love this series. Timeless story about growing up!

Finished this one up a week before third grade starts. Next year, Betsy and the Boys.

My 1st grader is really enjoying this series, more than I expected him to! They have been fun for me to revisit too!

Another blast from the past that I loved to read when I was younger.

I love these books! They have nice little stories and fifties pictures to go along with them. Great read-alouds for the kids.

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cute, short and sweet.