In this humorous children's novel, Mr. Quimby loses his job and Ramona thinks up ways to earn money and help her family out.

Unfortunately, Mrs. Quimby doesn't have time to sew a costume, and Ramona is frustrated with her father after she misunderstands a conversation between her parents and catches him smoking; he apologizes, and assures her they are a happy family despite their financial difficulties.

In the end, the sheep steal the show and Ramona and her family share a wonderful night together.

"[4] In 2012 it was ranked number 94 on a list of the top 100 children's novels published by School Library Journal.

Narrated by John Stratton, the dramatization featured Sarah Jessica Parker as Ramona, Keith Charles as Father, Karen Dahle as Mother, Kathy Gene as Beezus, Gian Carlo as Howie, Eleanor Phelps as Mrs. Swink and Denise Moses as a girl in the Christmas pageant.