"Norma Jean, Jumping Bean" by Joanna Cole, Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

There are a million books out there like this, but for some reason, I find this one very pleasurable to read. Norma Jean gets herself into trouble in much the same ways I do. I relate to Norma Jean, who almost allows her wounded pride to keep her from having a good time.
Bowden loves having this read to him. There were a few weeks in a row in which he requested it every day, sometimes multiple times.
(Random House Books, 1987)