What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

This book was most-likely published in the early 1970's and approx. 100 pages long. I purchased it when I was in 4th grade through the Scholastic Book Club. It's about a 10 or 11 year old girl who is growing up with her parents in a house and her grandmother lives with them. Her best friend Page goes into their bathroom every time she comes over and eats toothpaste. It was a funny book and I regret giving it away after I read it. I know this is a shot in the dark because I cannot remember anything more.

Do you remember the time period and location the story takes place?

Anything about the cover?
Did she have any siblings?

Hi Tab, I'm trying very hard to remember. I'm very sorry I can't think of the time period, perhaps the 60's or 70's? I believe she had a younger brother between 5 and 7. Her Dad worked business hours and her Mom managed the home. The cover was white and it had a crayon-drawn little girl in a dancing position, one leg kicked back and both arms in the air. I do remember the print being smaller than the other Scholastic books I bought in the fourth grade.

No need to apologize, Sue :)
Feel free to post anything you remember about the book, no matter how small.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jl-incr... This might be helpful :) I'll keep looking.

Cynthia wrote: "https://www.flickr.com/photos/jl-incr... This might be helpful :) I'll keep looking."

Thank you so much!!

This might be a bit too early but was it one of the Susie books? https://www.goodreads.com/series/8734...

Or maybe A Room for Cathy?

Neither of those, but thank you for your gracious help!

I searched and found someone discussing what sounds like this book on another website. I believe it's called We Shook the Family Tree by Hildegarde Dolson.

Thank you, Lisa. It could be this book, but I'm not sure. I read Amazon reviews, but nothing sounds familiar. I've decided to close this thread.

Thank you all very much for your kindness and your time.

You're welcome. The post I read mentioned the toothpaste eater and it is also mentioned in one of the Amazon reviews. I bet it's the book, but it looks like it may be a little hard to find. I searched for it because I loved the Scholastic Book sales when I was a kid in the 70s!

Lisa, I missed that review on Amazon. I though I read them all, but am glad you corrected me. Thank you! Yes, I noticed that book is hard to find... and very expensive. I was a kid in the 70's who loved to read and couldn't wait for that Scholastic flyer printed on thin newsprint. I'd wear it out whittling down the books I wanted. I was little, but a hard worker. I raked yards of leaves, dusted houses, delivered newspapers, anything I could do to make money to buy books. You solved the case!! Thank you all!

We Shook the Family Tree by Hildegarde Dolson for Lisa's find.

Thank you, Kris. Sorry for not doing that, Lisa.

No worries. Someone is always around to add book/author links.

Thank you. I just ordered the book from a third party through Amazon, used and in "Good Condition" with shipping for a total of only $7.90.