Clementine is so funny. My mom read it as a family read-aloud and we all enjoyed it. :)

This 3rd episode of the Clementine series does not disappoint. Note to all parents: if your 3rd grader is asking you how to spell "menace to society" when completing a homework assignment, you might want to investigate. Just saying. Love, love, love the way we see inside Clementine's very active 8-year-old self and listen to her inner voice. She is not the sum of her actions and it is heartwarming to see the adults in her life taking time to understand why she does what she does.

When I first started reading this book, I began to form a negative opinion. This was due to the author throwing in a couple of too mature references such as Clemetine's drawing of "outlaws drinking beer in a saloon" and how her teacher's name could sound like two curse words. But once past those parts, the character of clementine really drew me in. She is quirky, energetic, and impulsive.
The bulk of the book is about Clementine being angry because her teacher may be going to Egypt, leaving the classroom in the hands of a substitute.
I love the fact that Clementine grows as a person throughout the book. She learns a few good lessons about life and herself. She likes to be supportive of her parents and vice versa. I love how Clementine comes up with nicknames for her brother that are names of vegetables. I also love the fact that Clementine may get angry, but she eventually works out her problems by talking to someone.
Overall, Clementine and the others are wonderful characters. The book has some good things for elementary kids to think about. The illustrations are wonderful in their simplicity, very interesting, and help keep the book moving along nicely.
Would I recommend this book? YES

We love the Clementine series. Used it as a read aloud to our Grade 1. I enjoyed reading it just as much as our child enjoyed listening to it.

As usual Sara Pennypacker delivers a home run with this book. Clementine is her usual glorious self. You can't help but fall in love with her. Great book for any age!!