Amelia Bedelia and the Baby

Informationen zum Autor Peggy Parish (1927–88) first created the beloved character Amelia Bedelia in 1963. She wrote a total of twelve books about the zany antics of the charming housekeeper. Peggy Parish’s nephew, Herman Parish, then carried her tradition into the twenty-first century with new stories about classic Amelia Bedelia and new books about her childhood. With total sales of 60 million copies, Amelia Bedelia is one of the most iconic children’s book characters of all time.  Lynn Sweat has illustrated many Amelia Bedelia books, including Go West, Amelia Bedelia! He and his wife live in Connecticut. Klappentext Amelia Bedelia said, "I don't know a thing about babies." And on that happy note, off goes everyone's favorite featherbrain -- to babysit for Missy. Missy loves her dearly, but Missy's parents aren't too sure. A new twist for an old favorite. 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 says! "I don't know a thing about babies!" so she has her hands full when she takes care of Mrs. Lane's baby. As usual! everyone’s favorite quirky housekeeper mixes things up! but she also wins the heart of her newest and youngest fan. 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: Peggy Parish
• Assisted by: Peggy Parish (Illustration), Lynn Sweat (Illustration)
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.1981
• EAN: 9780688003166
• ISBN: 978-0-688-00316-6
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 213 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Amelia Bedelia; Amelia Bedelia
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Beginner, JUVENILE FICTION: School & Education, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Chapter Books, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Activity Books / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Intermediate