Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm

Informationen zum Autor Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey. Lynn Sweat has illustrated many Amelia Bedelia books, including Go West, Amelia Bedelia! He and his wife live in Connecticut. Klappentext Overdue for some fun? If so, check out everyone's favorite-minded housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia. Nothing makes Amelia Bedelia happier than helping people and doing exactly as she's told. And what could be more satisfying than a day spent volunteering at the library? But Mrs. Page, the librarian, is surprised when Amelia Bedelia steals away in the bookmobile for a bookstore visit. Can Amelia Bedelia explain that she was just trying to go by the book? Or will she have the book thrown at her for this latest misunderstanding? Zusammenfassung 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. Amelia Bedelia is helping out at the library! She may not know the difference between a stegosaurus and a thesaurus! but Amelia Bedelia will go to any lengths to make reading fun. This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. "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

Product details

• Authors: Herman Parish
• Assisted by: Lynn Sweat (Illustration)
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.08.2003
• EAN: 9780060518905
• ISBN: 978-0-06-051890-5
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 229 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Amelia Bedelia
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Beginner, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Chapter Books, JUVENILE FICTION: Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Activity Books / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Books & Libraries, JUVENILE FICTION: Science Fiction / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Intermediate