Two Times the Fun

Written by Beverly Cleary · Illustrated by Carol Thompson

Twins explore the world differently, blending imagination and reality in playful adventures.

3.7 Goodreads · 525 ratings

96 pages· 5,739 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~840L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet twins Jimmy and Janet, who couldn't be more different. Jimmy digs real holes with a grown-up shovel, while Janet imagines herself as a bird. Despite their differences, they share a love for silly jokes, new boots, and chats with Mr. Lemon, the mailman. These charming tales capture the essence of childhood and the unique bond between siblings. Will their contrasting worlds collide or complement each other in their everyday adventures? Discover how their playful spirits and imaginative minds create a delightful journey through the eyes of these spirited twins.

From the publisher

Jimmy and Janet are twins, but that doesn’t mean they are just alike.When we first meet Jimmy, he wants to dig a real hole. He likes to use a real, grown-up shovel. While he’s working, his sister, Janet, pretends to be a bird! She likes to use her imagination. But the twins both like silly jokes, brand- new boots, and talking to Mr. Lemon, the mailman.As Beverly Cleary writes about Jimmy and Janet’s doings, the unique understanding of children that she brings to all of her beloved books is coupled with a keen awareness of duo dynamics that comes from raising twins herself.Originally published as four separate picture books (The Real Hole, Two Dog Biscuits, The Growing-Up Feet, and Janet’s Thingamajigs), these are stories that a Jimmy would like because they are so true-to-life, and that a Janet would love because they are so believable.

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