

When Amelia Bedelia is involved, everything always turns out perfectly in the end!

If things get a bit mixed up, well, that's okay. No child can resist Amelia 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 Reviewįrom dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr.

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. When Amelia Bedelia is involved, everything always turns out perfectly in the end! This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. 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.įrom dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. I'd use this book in younger grades, probably kindergaten or first grade to teach about double meaning and how words can have different meanings and that we don't always mean what we say literally.About the Book Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut almost 30 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. I thought the illustrations in the book were really simple and they weren't really my favorite, but I think younger students would still enjoy them because they're simple and aren't too detailed and confusing. Finally, Miss Emma's guests arrive and they try Amelia's tea cake and love it. Amelia Bedelia continues to take Miss Emma's directions literally and eventually, Miss Emma wants to walk around and check Amelia's work and realizes she did everything wrong. Amelia cuts pieces of steaks and ties it to the beans, next she takes a duster and dusts the bugs instead of dusting the potatoes with bug powder to kill them like Miss Emma wanted. Next, Miss Emma wants her to stake the beans and kill the bugs on her potatoes. Miss Emma first needs Amelia Bedelia to weed the garden, which causes Amelia to plant weeds. This book is about Amelia Bedelia and her niece, Effie Lou, whom she took with her to help clean a ladies house.
