A new anthology of the first four beloved Betsy-Tacy books is due to be released next week.
The Betsy-Tacy Treasury, which hits the shelves on November 8th, will feature the books:
Betsy-Tacy
Betsy, Tacy and Tib
Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill
Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown
The Betsy-Tacy books tell the story of author Maud Hart Lovelace's childhood friendships growing up in Mankato (renamed Deep Valley in the books) in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Publisher Harper Collins says:
There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy’s age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, the moment Betsy meets Tacy, one of the most heartfelt friendships in all of children’s literature begins.
The Betsy-Tacy Treasury brings together the first four books in Maud Hart Lovelace’s classic series: Betsy-Tacy; Betsy, Tacy and Tib; Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill; and Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown. Tracing the girls’ lives from early childhood to the brink of adolescence, Lovelace illuminates their innocent, mischievous fun and their eye-opening adventures exploring the world around them—from the stories Betsy spins from their neighborhood bench and the sand stores they run in their backyards, to their first experiences at the library, the thrill of the theater, and the sight of their first automobile.
The anthology features forewards by authors such as Judy Blume and illustrations by Lois Lenski.
The Betsy Tacy Treasury is available as a paperback or ebook, It will sell locally at Barnes and Noble, or online at sites like Amazon.com. Retail price is $15.99, though it can be found at a discount at most stores.
This is a great opportunity to introduce your kids to a wonderful childhood classic!
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