Amelia Bedelia (An I Can Read Picture Book) - Softcover

Parish, Peggy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0694012963 ISBN 13: 9780694012961

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1999

Synopsis

Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper with a literal mind, merrily upsets the household when she "dresses" the chicken and "trims" the steak with ribbons and lace.

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Review

"The hilarious antics of a housekeeper whose literal interpretations of her list of chores lead to some extremely funny messes."--School Library Journal

"Right on the button for juvenile humor! This book is for that stage in life when the acme of wit is considered to be a questions like this--'How can I sit UP when I'm sitting DOWN?' A perfect blend of text and pictures spiced with humor."--K.

"The new maid, Amelia Bedelia, was so eager to please that she followed her instructions to the letter with the kind of silly results that will make kindergarten children giggle."--Publishers Weekly

"The younger children for whom this nonsense makes a good read-aloud, and those older who will find it easy to read, will giggle through its series of jokes."--Horn Book Magazine

Right on the button for juvenile humor! This book is for that stage in life when the acme of wit is considered to be a questions like this How can I sit UP when I m sitting DOWN? A perfect blend of text and pictures spiced with humor. --K."

The hilarious antics of a housekeeper whose literal interpretations of her list of chores lead to some extremely funny messes. --School Library Journal"

The new maid, Amelia Bedelia, was so eager to please that she followed her instructions to the letter with the kind of silly results that will make kindergarten children giggle. --Publishers Weekly"

The younger children for whom this nonsense makes a good read-aloud, and those older who will find it easy to read, will giggle through its series of jokes. --Horn Book Magazine"

Amelia Bedelia, the new maid, slightly suggests the famous Mary Poppins, but she makes her entry discreetly through the doorway, on her two feet, instead of blowing in on the wind. Thisis purely a silly book, with no lesson to impart, but it will seem hilarious to young children. --Saturday Review"

"Amelia Bedelia, the new maid, slightly suggests the famous Mary Poppins, but she makes her entry discreetly through the doorway, on her two feet, instead of blowing in on the wind. This is purely a 'silly' book, with no lesson to impart, but it will seem hilarious to young children."--Saturday Review

From the Back Cover

Amelia Bedelia is in bright, full color! Now available for the first time as an I Can Read Book, this ever-popular story has a fresh look that fans -- old and new -- will celebrate.

Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut almost thirty years ago, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper who never fails to confound the Rogers family. After all, who knows better than Amelia Bedelia what "dust the furniture" and "dress a chicken" really mean!

Peggy Parish's simple and hilarious story is a classic that children will enjoy again and again.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0694012963
• ISBN 13: 9780694012961
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Illustrator: Siebel Fritz