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Amelia Bedelia

by Peggy Parish

A first Amelia Bedelia story, in its anniversary edition

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A first Amelia Bedelia story, in its anniversary edition

Amelia Bedelia’s literal interpretations turn ordinary housework into wordplay: the publisher description points to a dressed chicken and dusted furniture as examples of the mix-ups at the heart of the story. This fiftieth-anniversary edition presents the first book with its original text, page design, jacket, and palette. Eight additional pages offer behind-the-scenes sketches, photographs, and information about the character’s beginnings, the author and artist, and Amelia Bedelia’s later exploits. Identified as a Level 2 I Can Read book, it uses longer sentences and language play as part of a step toward independent reading.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 beginning to read on their own with some support.
  • Families or classroom settings looking for a book to share with young readers.
  • Collectors interested in the first Amelia Bedelia book and its anniversary-edition extras.

Themes

Literal language and wordplayHumorous household mishapsEarly reading

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Book overview

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.

This special fiftieth anniversary edition of the very first book restores the original text, page design, jacket, and palette of the original volume. What else is the same? Well, the dressed chicken, dusted furniture, and that delicious lemon meringue pie, among other things. An additional eight pages of behind-the-scenes sketches, photographs, and information about the beginnings of this iconic character, the author, the artist, and Amelia Bedelia's exploits throughout the years is included.

This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

"No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language--and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."--The New York Times Book Review

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