Understood Betsy

I loved the personal tone that the author used in this book, like she was telling you the story in person. It made it so fun to see Betsy ‘wake up’ to herself and find delight in thinking for herself and realizing that she was truly capable of many things. I really like this book and I am excited to read it aloud to all my kids!

This is a true family favorite! Oh, how we loved the story and messages. What a wonderful book about family relationships, overcoming anxieties, and kindness.

I fell in love with this book and passed it along to my oldest daughter, who loved it and turned around and read it aloud to my youngest daughter at bedtime each night. It was so sweet to listen to them reading together and they both love the story. I asked my oldest why she loves it so much, and she said it’s because Betsy learns to become self-reliant, a good friend, and confident, and she wants to be like that too.

I would highly recommend this to all children age 9–14. It is such a beautiful story of change, compromise, and understanding. One can’t help but relate to Betsy and her trials.

My mother read this book as a child and recommended it to me. I am pleased now to recommend this book to my own daughter—although I hope that my sons will read it as well!

This was a delightful book full of optimism, kindness, and resourcefulness. I enjoyed watching Betsy change from a fearful little girl to an outgoing friend. Enjoying the love of nature is wonderful to read about.