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RAMONA THE PEST and all the rest!

Beverly Cleary’s Ramona The Pest and Ralph the Mouse are favorites in children’s literature. Illustrator Tracy Dockray talks about working with the popular author, discusses Cleary’s childhood, and what led Cleary to write her popular series. Tracy lets listeners on to story secrets that she learned along the way.

Tracy Dockray

45 Minute Program

$150

Did you know that Beverly Cleary was one of the slowest readers in her early school years or that Ramona was based on many of Cleary’s own childhood experiences? Listeners will also learn why Ramona was named Ramona. Tracy talks about her experiences with her own Ralph the Mouse and shows listeners the miniature motorcycle that Cleary gave her on a visit and how it appeared on book covers. And, of course, finishes up the visit by drawing Ramona and Ralph and with simple instructions to draw your own.

Materials needed- Paper, pencil, eraser, and colors.

About the Author

Tracy Dockray has illustrated more than 30 books, including Beverly Cleary's timeless chapter books such as "Ramona the Pest" and "The Mouse and The Motorcycle", Fran Manushkin's hilarious "Tushy Book" and Tracy's own award-winning "The Lost and Found Pony".

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Ever dreamed of finding a pony?

The birthday pony is a dream come true for the girl but her dream shatters when he is taken from her. Making the best of his new life the pony never stops hoping to find his little girl. And she never stops looking for him. Read-Aloud with the author/illustrator and lesson on drawing your own dream pony.

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STEM Pioneer Shows Us The Light!

Tesla was a dreamy kid when he had his first big idea and when he moved to America, his dreams and his new engineering ideas sailed with him. Tesla's bright ideas about electricity still bring light to our homes at night. Learn about Tesla and the battles he had to fight to do just that and watch how electricity is created right in front of you.

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Been bullied or felt left out? You're not alone.

Some bunny is feeling super sad. “My Bunny Diary” is a picture book that shows that being bullied, or losing a friend, feels like it’ll last forever - but new friends always come. And often old ones often return. Author/ Illustrator reads and talks pal problems.

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Booty bouncing TUSHY BOOK!

Tracy Dockray, illustrator of Fran Manushkin’s hilarious “Tushy Book, will read, draw and guarantee young listeners a rhyming, dancing, drawing good time.

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