
By Peggy Parish, Barbara Siebel Thomas (Illustrator)
Part of the Amelia Bedelia series
A literal-minded housekeeper turns a wedding shower into chaos.
Amelia Bedelia, the charmingly literal housekeeper, is tasked with organizing a surprise wedding shower. But when she arrives with a garden hose, her unique interpretation of instructions leads to unexpected hilarity. Can Amelia's well-meaning blunders be resolved before the party is completely derailed? Dive into this delightful tale where misunderstandings spark laughter and chaos reigns supreme. Young readers will be captivated by Amelia's antics and the unpredictable twists that follow her every move. Will the shower be a success, or will Amelia's literal mind create more surprises than intended?
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
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