Betsy is scared about going to first grade, but it turns out school is a great place. She learns about tadpoles and the true meaning of Thanksgiving, makes new friends, and has more fun than she'd ever imagined.

Unfortunately dated, in some ways. But one star was for the mature way(I thought) that it handled anxiety. ( )

Betsy's adventures of her first days of school, growing up, making friends, attending birthday parties. she learns new things and experiences new things as she begins to attend school

I loved these books as a school girl. - 2nd - 4th grade

This was a very quick read. Written in 1939 it has a nice old fashioned feeling to it. It reminded me of my growing up in the late 50s. I remember reading it as a child, but don't really remember my reactions to it. I would have read it in my first years at school. I think I would have liked the small town feel and the fact that Betsy was always looked after. Fun things happen, but nothing too scary or dangerous. Sweet. ( )