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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1963 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Amelia Bedelia
Written by Peggy Parish · Illustrated by Fritz Siebel
Part of the Amelia Bedelia series
A housekeeper's literal interpretations lead to hilarious chaos.
40 pages· 1,041 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Amelia Bedelia, a literal-minded housekeeper, tackles her first day with the Rogers family. Armed with a list of tasks, her interpretations lead to unexpected and comical results. From dressing a chicken to drawing the drapes, nothing goes as planned. Will her unique approach to following instructions win over the household, or will it lead to more chaos? Discover the charm and humor of Amelia Bedelia's world in this special edition, complete with original illustrations and behind-the-scenes insights into her creation. Join the fun and see why her antics have delighted readers for decades.
From the publisher
A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,041
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 450L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.1
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.1
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- January 29, 2013
- First published
- January 1, 1963
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062209696
- LCCN
- 2012047729
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