Early Reader Series - Eleanor by Julie Sternberg

Eleanor Series
by Julie Sternberg
illustrated by Matthew Cordell
Harry N. Abrams

These books are written in verse format.  They're charming as well.

“Eleanor’s ingenuous free-verse monologue should strike a chord with readers, especially those who may have had to cope with the loss of a loved one. Cordell’s halftone cartoons convey the story’s pathos and humor, as well as Eleanor’s changeable moods.” –Publishers Weekly 

1.  Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie, 2011
2.  Like Bug Juice on a Burger, 2013
3.  Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake, 2014

Julie Sternberg's website.