Books like Ginnie and Geneva

Reread for the umpteenth time, because I'm wretchedly ill and in need of a comfort read. This is the coziest book, filled with hikes in the snowy woods, fudge-making, cats, sweet gingham dresses, mothers who greet you after school with fresh chocolate cake, and skating parties. I wish Catherine Woolley's books were still in print and better known; if you enjoy the Betsy-Tacy or The Moffats books and old-fashioned stories about friendships and growing up, Woolley's two middle grade series are definitely worth trying to find. They are so very dear and comforting. I'm gonna have to have a hot dog tomorrow after reading this.