Amelia Bedelia - I Can Read Level 2

Brief Description: A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions. Review Quotes: "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. Review Quotes: "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 ReviewReview Quotes: "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 MagazineReview Quotes: "The hilarious antics of a housekeeper whose literal interpretations of her list of chores lead to some extremely funny messes."--School Library JournalReview Quotes: "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 WeeklyJacket Description/Back: 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. Marc Notes: ; A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.. Publisher Marketing: In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, "Little Bear," written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers — they could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish's Amelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban's books about Arthur the monkey, and Syd Hoff's popular "Danny and the Dinosaur." Many books in this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked — "Little Bear, the Frog and Toad" books by Arnold Lobel, and "DanielPublisher Marketing: 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. From dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia merrily does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her to do. But even when things get a bit mixed up in the process, Amelia Bedelia always finds a way to make everything turn out perfectly in the end. Peggy Parish's beloved classic is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Through Amelia Bedelia's hilarious adventures, kids learn the difference between literal and nonliteral language and begin to grasp wordplay. Supports the Common Core Learning Standards. Review Citations:

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 719 (EAN 9780060201869, Hardcover)

Ingram Advance 05/01/2005 pg. 171 (EAN 9780060787004, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 671 (EAN 9780694012961, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 969 (EAN 9780694012961, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1466 (EAN 9780694012961, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 254 (EAN 9780694012961, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 254 (EAN 9780694012961, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 08/01/1997 pg. 181 (EAN 9780064442008, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 719 (EAN 9780064441551, Paperback)

People Weekly 12/24/2007 pg. 60 (EAN 9780064441551, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1466 (EAN 9780064441551, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 689 (EAN 9780064430364, Paperback)

Booklist 05/01/1997 pg. 1507 (EAN 9780060262471, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 08/01/1997 pg. 181 (EAN 9780060262471, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1997 pg. 339 (EAN 9780060262471, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1996 (EAN 9780060262471, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 689 (EAN 9780060246419, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 08/01/1997 pg. 181 (EAN 9780606103770, Prebound-Sewn)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 719 (EAN 9780606010412, Prebound-Sewn)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1466 (EAN 9780060201876, Library Binding)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 719 (EAN 9780060201876, Library Binding)

Contributor Bio:  Parish, Peggy Peggy Parish was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina. Before moving to New York City, she taught school in the Panhandle country and in coal-mining areas. Her first job in New York City was with the Girl Scouts, and she now teaches the third grade at the Dalton School in Manhattan. Miss Parish is the author of several other books for children, including the popular Let's Be Indians. Contributor Bio:  Siebel, Fritz Fritz Siebel was born in Vienna and now lives in New York City with his family. He is well known for his pictures in Cat and Dog; David and the Giant; and Tell Me Some More . . ., all Harper I Can Read Books. Among the other books he has illustrated are A Fly Went By and Who Took the Farmer's Hat?