Rusty Nails and Astronauts Book

Oh! I had hoped that this book would be as fun and lovely as I remembered. When I received it in my sweaty hands, I said, "Oh my. I remember this book as a lot thicker." But you know what? It was fun and lovely and nostalgic. I read it in one day, on two bus trips to work and back. Who can forget Nosmo King? And the crown of burrs? And Ramona wanting to be on television commercials so she can earn a million dollars and her father and family can be happy again? And the bittersweet Christmas ending, where Ramona, in her pajama-ed sheep costume, bleats loud and proud? I often hesitate to read books that I absolutely loved as a child, but this (and Ramona and Her Mother) absolutely did not disappoint. If you need a shot of nostalgia for your childhood, and need to know that everything will work out in the end, read this book. *I do suggest finding an edition illustrated by Alan Tiegreen, from the original publications in the 80s. These are the only Ramona illustrations that will suffice.*