Ramona la chinche: Ramona the Pest (Spanish edition)

Por Beverly Cleary y Jacqueline Rogers

Here comes Ramona!

Ramona Quimby is thrilled to be starting kindergarten. She likes a little boy named Davy so much she wants to kiss him, and she loves Susan's beautiful curls so much she wants to pull them to see them boing. Her teacher even promises her a present just for sitting still! So how does Ramona get in trouble? Well, anyone who knows Ramona knows that she is never a pest on purpose.

This is a high-quality Spanish language edition of the beloved Beverly Cleary classic.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: HarperCollins
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 2 abr 2013
• ISBN: 9780062253125

Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up. Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born! Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.

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CAPITULO 1

El gran día de Ramona

—Yo no soy ninguna chinche,— le dijo Ramona Quimby a su hermana mayor, Beezus.

—Pues entonces, deja de dar lata,— dijo Beezus, cuyo verdadero nombre era Beatrice, mientras esperaba, parada junto a la ventana del frente, a su amiga Mary Jane para ir juntas a la escuela.

—No estoy dando lata. Estoy cantando y saltando,— dijo Ramona, que acababa de aprender a saltar con los dos pies. Ramona no se consideraba chinche. A pesar de lo que dijeran los demás, jamás se consideró latosa. Los que la llamaban chinche o latosa eran siempre mayores que ella, de modo que podían ser injustos.

Ramona siguió cantando y bailando. ¡Este es un gran día, un gran día! cantó. Y para Ramona, que se sentía un poco más crecida con su vestido en vez de su ropa de juego, éste era, en verdad, un gran día, el día más grande de toda su vida. Ya no tendría que sentarse en su triciclo a mirar a Beezus, Henry Huggins y todos los demás chiquillos del vecindario cuando iban para la escuela. Hoy ella también iría a la escuela. Hoy iba a aprender a leer y escribir y hacer todo lo que la haría alcanzar a Beezus.

—¡Anda, mami!— la urgió Ramona, dejando de cantar y bailar un momento. —¡No queremos llegar tarde a la escuela!

—No fastidies, Ramona,— dijo la Sra. Quimby. —Te llevaré con tiempo de sobra.

—No estoy fastidiando,— protestó Ramona, quien jamás tenía la intención de fastidiar. Es que ella no era un adulto lento. Era una chiquilla que no podía esperar. La vida era tan interesante que tenía que averiguar lo que pasaría después.

En eso llegó Mary Jane. —Sra. Quimby, ¿pudiéramos Beezus y yo llevar a Ramona al kindergarten?— preguntó.

—¡No!— dijo Ramona en el acto. Mary Jane era una de esas muchachas que siempre quería hacer de mamá y siempre quería que Ramona fuera su bebé. Nadie iba a pescar a Ramona haciendo de bebé su primer día de clases.

—¿Por qué no?— le preguntó la Sra. Quimby a Ramona. —Puedes ir con Beezus y Mary Jane, como una niña grande.

—No, no puedo.— A Ramona no la engañaban ni un segundo. Mary Jane le hablaría con esa vocecita tonta que usaba cuando hacía de mamá y la tomaría de la mano y la ayudaría a cruzar la calle y todo el mundo creería que de verdad era una bebé.

—Por favor, Ramona,— la trató de engatusar Beezus. —Sería muy divertido llevarte y presentarte a la maestra del kindergarten.

—¡No!— dijo Ramona al tiempo que pisoteaba. Beezus y Mary Jane se divertirían pero ella no. Solamente un verdadero adulto la iba a llevar a la escuela. De ser necesario, armaría una gritería, y cuando Ramona armaba una gritería, generalmente conseguía lo que quería. A veces las griterías eran necesarias cuando se era la menor de la familia y la menor de toda la cuadra.

—Está bien, Ramona,—dijo la Sra. Quimby. —Nada de gritería. Si no quieres, no tienes que ir con las muchachas. Yo te llevaré.

—Date prisa, mami,— dijo Ramona contenta, mientras veía a Beezus y Mary Jane salir por la puerta. Pero cuando Ramona pudo finalmente sacar a su mamá de la casa, vio con mucho desagrado que una de las amigas de su mamá, la Sra. Kemp, venía con su hijo Howie y traía en un cochecito a la hermanita de éste, Willa Jean. —Date prisa, mami,— suplicó Ramona, que no quería que esperaran a los Kemp. Como las mamás eran amigas, se suponía que ella y Howie se debían llevar bien.

—¡Hola!— dijo la Sra. Kemp, de modo que la mamá de Ramona tuvo que esperar.

Howie le clavó la mirada a Ramona. A él le gustaba tan poco tener que llevarse bien con ella como a ella con él.

Ramona también le clavó los ojos. Howie era un chiquillo robusto con cabello rubio encrespado. (Qué lástima en un varón, —decía a menudo su propia mamá.) Llevaba los pantalones de dril azul enrollados y tenía una camisa de mangas largas. No se le notaba el menor entusiasmo porque iba para el kindergarten. Eso era lo malo de Howie, pensó Ramona. El jamás se entusiasmaba por nada. Willa Jean, con su cabello lacio, le interesaba más a Ramona porque era muy descuidada, escupía montones de migajas de galletas y se reía porque se creía muy lista.

—Hoy se me va mi bebé,— dijo la Sra. Quimby, con una sonrisa, cuando el grupito iba caminando por la calle Klickitat hacia la escuela Glenwood.

A Ramona, a quien le gustaba ser la bebé de su mamá, no le gustaba que la llamaran bebé, especialmente en presencia de Howie.

—Crecen muy rápido,— observó la Sra. Kemp.

Ramona no podía entender por qué los mayores siempre hablaban de lo rápido que crecen los niños. A ella le parecía que el crecer era lo más lento del mundo, peor aún que esperar la llegada de la Navidad. Ramona había esperado durante años sólo para ir al kindergarten y la última media hora había sido la parte más lenta de todas.

Cuando el grupo llegó a la bocacalle más cercana a la escuela Glenwood, Ramona se alegró de ver a Henry Huggins, que era amigo de Beezus, de guardián de tránsito en esa esquina. Después que Henry los había guiado para cruzar la calle, Ramona corrió hacia el kindergarten, que estaba provisionalmente en un edificio de madera y que tenía su propio patio de juego. Las mamás y los chiquillos ya iban entrando por la puerta. Algunos de los chiquillos parecían asustados y una niña estaba llorando.

—¡Ya es tarde!—dijo Ramona. —¡Date prisa!

Howie no era un chiquillo a quien se podía apresurar. —No veo triciclos por ninguna parte,— dijo él en forma de crítica, —ni tierra para escarbar.

Ramona dijo, con algo de desprecio: —Esto no es una guardería. Los triciclos y la tierra son cosas de guarderías.— Ella tenía su triciclo escondido en el garaje porque lo consideraba muy infantil ahora que ya iba a la escuela.

Unos chicos de primer grado pasaron gritando:—¡Bebés de kindergarten! ¡Bebés de kindergarten!

—¡No somos ningunos bebés!— contestó Ramona, a gritos, mientras su mamá entraba con ella al kindergarten. Una vez dentro, se mantuvo junto a su mamá. Todo parecía tan raro y había tanto que ver: las mesitas con sus sillas, la hilera de casillas, cada una con un dibujo distinto en la puerta; la estufa de juguete y los bloques de madera, lo suficientemente grandes para pararse en ellos.

La maestra, que era nueva en la escuela Glenwood, resultó ser tan joven y bonita que sin duda no había sido mayor de edad mucho tiempo. Se rumoraba que nunca antes había sido maestra. —Hola, Ramona. Yo soy la Srta. Binney,— dijo, pronunciando cada sílaba muy claramente al tiempo que, con un alfiler, le ponía en el vestido una tarjetita con su nombre. —Me alegro mucho de que hayas venido al kindergarten.— Luego tomó a Ramona de la mano y la llevó a una de las mesitas con su silla. —Siéntate aquí por el presente,— le dijo con una sonrisa en los labios.

¡Presente! ¡Un presente es un regalo!, pensó Ramona, y enseguida supo que la Srta. Binney le iba a gustar.

—Adiós, Ramona,— dijo la Sra. Quimby. —Pórtate bien.

Mientras veía a su mamá salir por la puerta, Ramona no tuvo duda de que la escuela iba a ser mejor aún de lo que ella se había imaginado. Nadie le había dicho que iba a recibir un regalo el primer día. Qué regalo sería, pensó, tratando de recordar si la maestra le había dado un regalo a Beezus en alguna ocasión.

Ramona escuchó atentamente mientras la Srta. Binney le mostraba a Howie su mesa, pero todo lo que le dijo fué: Howie, quiero que te sientes aquí. ¡Vaya!, pensó Ramona. No todo el mundo va a recibir un regalo, de modo que yo le debo caer mejor a la Srta. Binney. Ramona miró y escuchó cuando llegaron los otros chicos y chicas, pero la Srta. Binney no le mencionó a nadie más el presente si se sentaba en cierto puesto. Ramona se preguntó si su regalo iba a venir envuelto en un papel bonito y con un lazo como si fuera un regalo de cumpleaños. Ojalá.

Sentada, esperando el regalo, observaba a los otros chiquillos cuando sus mamás los presentaban a la Srta. Binney. De los del kindergarten de la mañana, dos le parecieron especialmente interesantes. Uno era un niño llamado Davy,

Comentarios para Ramona la chinche

[lynleys-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I really identified with Ramona when I was her age.

[sjgirl-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I know there are readers who find Ramona’s brattiness kind of intolerable, I do understand that, she can be a lot, she is definitely a lot in this one, but that’s just never bothered me. I love Ramona no matter how messy she gets, maybe even because of how messy she gets, and I love these books, I love that Beverly Cleary never felt the need to soften a little girl’s edges the way so many other books do.

This didn’t have as much family time as the first in the series did, and I did miss that, but I was still thoroughly entertained by Ramona’s rocky entry into kindergarten. The dramatic moments, the hissy fits, heels kicking her bedroom wall, feeling sorry for herself, longing for her teacher to her, all that read as real, true to things we’ve all felt at one point or another. Same with the comedy, there’s such an organic feeling to it, a kid misunderstanding the definition of a word or not knowing what time actually is quarter past the hour, etc., these are genuinely funny bits and funnier still because they’re situations you could see actually playing out, that’s why this still holds up strong now, it’s filled with these moments that are still identifiable long past the era they were written in.

[bell7_1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Now starting kindergarten, Ramona is looking forward to growing up, learning to read, and riding a bike instead of a tricycle. She's especially sensitive to being called a pest, especially when she's just trying to figure out how this whole growing up thing works, and adults can't understand why certain things are important to her or why she sees life the way she does.

It's rather delightful to reread this series as an adult. As a child, I related so much to Ramona and her confusion about how adults were taking what she said when her thoughts and feelings seem so reasonable to her. And now, of course, I can also see everything from the parents' point of view. Cleary manages to convey both without talking down to her audience or minimizing their feelings.

[quondame · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Ramona is eager for kindergarten, and finds it good if not quite up to expectations. However, kindergarten has some expectations of its own which prove problematical for Ramona.

[salsabrarian · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Rereading in memory of Beverly Cleary, a childhood favorite author. She was perfectly keyed in to the emotional life of children; see the intensity of Ramona's anger in chapter #. Raw and perceptive!

[bookworm12_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Stomping in puddles and pulling on the curls of another girl in her kindergarten class, Ramona is always in a bit of trouble.

[nx74defiant · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Ramona is a very realistic child. She never means to be a pest.

[fingerpost_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

In the second book of the Ramona series, Ramona Quimby is far less obnoxious than in "Bezus and Ramona." That's definitely a good thing. Perhaps Mrs. Quimby learned a few good discipline techniques between the first and second volume.
Ramona starts kindergarten, and things go well for a while, but inevitably something eventually goes wrong, and Ramona decides she is through with school. Her teacher doesn't love her anymore, so she's not going to return.

[coffeehag · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Who would have thought that Ramona would be the naughtiest kid in kindergarten? Yet that is exactly what she is. Leave it to Ramona to find new, never before thought of ways to get into trouble, even when she's trying to be good. One thing's for sure, there is never a dull moment with Beezus' kid sister around! This fun book is sure to have you laughing, and even sometimes feeling sorry for Ramona when she's her own worst enemy, or, as she gleefully calls herself, "the baddest witch in the world!"

[amelia_smith-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I read this book to my kids, the younger of whom is in Kindergarten now. The author did a fabulous job of capturing a 5-year-old's voice and outlook on the world. All in all, the book was delightful, and I may have enjoyed it more as an adult and parent than I did when I was Beezus's age (which I was the last time I read it). It seems to have stood the test of time.

[othemts · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

In the second book of the Ramona series, Ramona begins kindergarten with much excitement, and while she's eager to learn to read and write and loves her teacher, trouble follows her everywhere. Among her problems are being to told to sit in a seat "for the present" and expecting a gift, the temptation to pull the springy curls on her classmates head, declaring herself on Halloween to be "the baddest witch" and managing to frighten herself, and becoming a kindergarten drop out. Ramona feels ever so true to life with her kid logic and motivations and the book is laugh-out-loud funny.

[cheryl_in_cc_nv · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Not ADHD and not a brat. Just a healthy, lively child who is sometimes impulsive but always means well. Well, ok, in the books that focused on Henry and Beezus she seemed brattier - but then, those were told from their pov and so she would seem that way. And she was younger in them, so she was naturally more self-centered

[ellsbethb · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

It was fun to finally read a Ramona book and to get a good reminder of how 5 year olds see the world.

[ashpoe · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

1.) Ramona is a kid that's in the first grade that is viewed as a pest due to her wild child ways and big personality. She drives some of her classmates crazy and at home her older sister bonkers. She seems to annoy her sister often and causes sibling arguements. She has problems in school listening and staying on task, chases a boy at recess because she likes him, and even finds herself getting suspended one day due to her curiousity. This book is a roller coaster of the trouble Rimana seems to get herself into.

2.) Ramona reminds me so much of Junie B Jones which is why I love to read about them both although they are two different characters but so much alike. This outgoing girls that does not hold anything back are truly entertaining and seem to be a handful. I enjoy reading about the rambunctious little girl that has you on the seat of your pants to see what she will do next.

3.) Classroom idea would be to do a pros and cons list from the kids to see what good and not so good they see in Romana. How they relate or differ from her no if they think she is truly a pest or misunderstood

[aconant-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

"This is a great day! A great day!" Sings Ramona on the first day of kindergarten. This is laugh-out-loud funny for kids and adults and chronicles the life of imaginative Ramona Quimby. It also speaks to the tender heart of children and helps them learn that they are not alone in their struggle through childhood. We were in the library last week and my four year old was upset about having to share a toy, but all I had to say was, "Are you making a great big noisy fuss?" and he was able to laugh it off. Thank you, Beverly Cleary!

[azlanshae · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I remember reading these books as a young girl! I loved the stories about Ramona because they were witty and entertaining! This book is about Ramona's experience as a Kindergartener. She is named as a pest at home and school. She has a difficult time adjusting to nap time, getting along with peers and following directions. She really likes her teacher and tries to please her. She loves things like show and tell, dressing up for halloween, and running around on the playground. She finds herself in trouble left and right. She gets kicked out of her class when she can't stop pulling another students hair. She stays home and says she can't go back to school. Her mom can't seem to get a reason out of her. She is overjoyed when she receives a letter from her teacher, Mrs. Binney explaining she kept her tooth and wonders when she is coming back to school. Ramona excitedly decides to return to class!

[dms02 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Was lots of fun to revisit this childhood book with my kindergartner. I think I like Ramona more now then I did as a kid.

[portm-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Booooiiinnnnng! I wanted a doll named Chevrolet, too.

[nmhale_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Cleary always delivers solid children's books, with a good message and believable characters and conflicts that are gripping but very domestic. When she writes about Ramona, though, her books really shine. Ramona is such an amazing little person. I like her earliest appearances, when she comes on the stage as a willful and stubborn young girl, who always understands what she is doing even when others think she is being unreasonable, and who is clever and creative and quite a handful.

In this book, Ramona enters kindergarten. This is a big moment for Ramona, who wants to grow up as big as Beezus, and has been longing for this day for an eternity, or so it seems to her. Despite minor disappointments - like being forced to walk with Howie and Willa Jean each morning, or being told to wait here for the present, and not realizing that that doesn't mean she gets an actual present for waiting - nothing can dampen her enthusiasm. She loves her teacher, Miss Binney, and is excited for all of the grown-up things they are learning, like writing letters and her name. She has a few mishaps, but she always comes up with witty solutions. Her Halloween mask is scary, but Ramona is even more terrified when she thinks that no one recognizes her and she is completely anonymous. So Ramona makes a sign to name herself as she walks in the Halloween parade. She wants to kiss adorable Davy, but he won't let her. So Ramona chases him around the playground every morning.

One day, though, Ramona doesn't know how to solve her problem. Miss Binney catches her pulling Susan's perfectly curled, bouncy hair, and disciplines her. Miss Binney asks Ramona if she can stop pulling Susan's hair. Ramona honestly responds that she can not, so Miss Binney asks her to stay at home until she can behave herself properly. Ramona is a kindergarten drop-out, as she calls herself. Despite pressure from her parents, her sister, and her friends, she refuses to return to school. Until a special letter arrives from Miss Binney, proving that her beloved teacher really does understand her, after all.

Ramona is a great depiction of a five year old. She doesn't have the maturity or education to understand everything, but she thinks she does, and views adults with a blend of admiration and contempt. It is hilarious when she scorns the substitute teachers as unintelligent, since she doesn't recognize the letter Q, which Ramona has adorned with kitten ears and tails. She is more than just an irrational but endearing preschooler, now; she is a little girl, on her path to understanding and growing up with plenty of precious misunderstandings along the way. Above all, Ramona is honest and creative. Others may not always understand her, but she understands herself. I absolutely love Ramona, even though I can relate to her mom and think how exasperating it would be to raise Ramona. This is another wonderful Ramona books, that poignantly captures a child growing up in a middle class home with a caring family.

[lquilter_2 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I read this when I was in elementary school, and recently read it to my 5 year old, who, like Ramona the Pest, has just started kindergarten. The personality of Ramona is still strong and wonderful. Her insights and annoyance with grown-ups and their tiresome strictures made me snicker, and, I could tell, resonated with my 5yo -- who LOVED the book.

Some social sexism mars the book -- I did a fair amount of on-the-fly editing rather than engaging in a discussion of WHY people would say Davy, a little boy, should run track, and not say that about Ramona, the little girl who was chasing him; why boys were crossing guards and not girls; what all the heteronormative role playing is about (Ramona is going to kiss Davy; she wants to marry Davy; she wants to marry Henry Huggins); and so on. But the core of the story is rather delightful, so I'd still recommend the book.

And it was so interesting to see how times have changed in other ways too. A 5yo might be left alone in her house, to leave for school, and walk a few blocks, all by herself. She can "duck down" onto the floor of the car -- because the 5yo isn't in a carseat/booster seat.

Anyway, I really enjoyed re-visiting Ramona, and recommend it for others too.

[kesser-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

My daughters and I loved the Ramona books. We liked that Ramona was not the perfect child but curious, mischievous, and fun with a good heart.

[leighannejensen · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Little Ramona Quimby has just started kindergarten, which opens the door to all kinds of new adventures. She learns how to write letters (often like animals), how to play new games, and gets a big lesson in getting along with her peers. All of this is hard on a little girl, but don't tell Ramona that! She thinks she's all grown up now.

[e5j · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I read the Ramona books over and over again when I was a kid. Beverly Cleary wins me over, and so, always, does Ramona.

[pamelaamyotte3 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Ramona the Pest
By: Beverly Cleary
Awards: Georgia Children’s Book Award
Sequoyah Children's Book Award (Oklahoma)
Nene Award (Hawaii)

Ramona is starting kindergarten and she is extremely nervous and excited. After getting into some trouble, Ramona fears that her teacher no longer likes her. How will Ramona survive kindergarten? Beverly Cleary is a wonderful children’s author, who can get inside the mind of children and understand them on their level. As a result, children can easily relate to Ramona. This book is perfect for children who are improving their limited reading skills. But anyone would laugh at Ramona’s quirkiness and misadventures. I would recommend this for ages, 6-9 of either gender.

[eadavis83 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This book is great for children transitioning from picture books to chapter books. This book is a good book to keep in the classroom for the children to read at any time. I believe that the children will love this book. This is a very humorous book that will keep the children laughing. This book is a very easy book for the children to read.

[ryann0423 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This story is about Ramona who is in kindergarten and can't seem to stay out of trouble or messes and gets called a pest often. She is very excited to go to kindergarten and goes through the typical kindergarten world of learning and playing. One day she pulls on a classmate, Susan's, curls and gets into trouble because she won;t stop pulling on the curls. So she gets sent home for several days and becomes a "drop out" until a note from her teacher encourages her to come back to school, which makes her feel her teacher really cares about herself. Many students can relate to this story whether they know a "pest" or are the "pest" and it can be fun to discuss how each student may have been a pest in the past.

[fuzzi_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I found this book at a second hand shop last night (3/28/12) and bought it as I knew I did not have it in my library. To my surprise, none of it was familiar, and I believe I had not read this book before!

As usual, Beverly Cleary captures children's thoughts, feelings and excitement like no one else. I love her books, as an adult!

[marylee1973 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Great book for those young readers that like to look back into the silly things they did as a youngster. Ramona is now on center stage and you get to do day by day with her in her kindergarden year.

[andreabyrnes · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Ramona is my idol. brave little girl who knows what she wants, and doesn't see why it should be any other way.

[darlenesbooknook · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I read this book aloud to my daughters.

We loved it! Who doesn't love Ramona? I loved reading this series when I was a kid, and I am enjoying reading it again with my girls. We are making great memories snuggling on the couch and laughing together!!

We will be continuing on in the series!