The Cat's Meow
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019 · Est. 2 hour read

The Cat's Meow

Written by Herman Parish · Illustrated by Lynne Avril

Book #2 in the Amelia Bedelia and Friends series

A kitten is stuck in a tree. Can Amelia Bedelia and friends save it and find it a home?

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160 pages· 10,590 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Amelia Bedelia and her friends face a puzzling challenge when a tiny kitten gets stuck high in a tree during recess. With teamwork and creativity, they must figure out how to rescue the stranded feline. But the adventure doesn't end there—finding the kitten a perfect new home adds another layer of excitement. Will Amelia's literal-minded antics help or hinder their mission? Join this delightful journey of friendship and problem-solving, where every idiom becomes an adventure. Perfect for young readers who love a mix of humor and heart.

From the publisher

The second book in a new arc in the bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and her friends! This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.It’s a piece of cake!Amelia Bedelia + Good Friends = Super Fun Stories to Read and ShareAre Amelia Bedelia and her friends barking up the wrong tree? Recess just got super exciting. Amelia Bedelia and her friends are on the playground when they hear a strange noise coming from a nearby tree. It’s a tiny kitten stuck on a high branch! It’s up to Amelia Bedelia and her friends to figure out how to rescue the kitten and, once they do, to find the little cat a purr-fect new home! A funny chapter book series about friendship perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Clementine. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963! Includes “Two Ways to Say It,” Amelia Bedelia’s guide to the idioms used in the story. Illustrated in black and white throughout.

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Words
10,590
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~619L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about baby animalsBooks about catsBooks about animalsBooks about teamwork
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503925
Publication
Published
September 3, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062935212

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