Amelia Bedelia Anniversary Edition Picture Book, Hardcover
Illustrated By: Fritz Siebel
Stock No: WW209691
Amelia Bedelia Anniversary Edition Picture Book, Hardcover  -     By: Peggy Parish
    Illustrated By: Fritz Siebel

Amelia Bedelia Anniversary Edition Picture Book, Hardcover

Illustrated By: Fritz Siebel
HarperCollins / 2013 / Hardcover

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It's Amelia Bedelia's first day on the job and she must do all of her household duties on the list---very literally done. See Amelia get a chicken dressed, and make a drawing of the drapes when the sun rises in this hilarious story. Featuring the jacket, artwork and story from the 1963 original Amelia Bedelia story. Also included are photographs, sketches, anecdotes and more all about America's favorite literal-minded housekeeper in this 50th anniversary edition.

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Title: Amelia Bedelia Anniversary Edition Picture Book, Hardcover
By: Peggy Parish
Illustrated By: Fritz Siebel
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 40
Vendor: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 2013
Dimensions: 11.00 X 8.50 X 0.25 (inches)
Weight: 14 ounces
ISBN: 0062209698
ISBN-13: 9780062209696
Ages: 7-9
Series: Amelia Bedelia
Stock No: WW209691

Publisher's Description

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

Author Bio

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.

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?

Editorial Reviews

“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.” — The Horn Book

“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

“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 question like this—‘How can I sit UP when I’m siting DOWN?’ A perfect blend of text and pictures spiced with humor.” — Kirkus Reviews

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