
Written by Herman Parish · Illustrated by Lynne Avril
Part of the Amelia Bedelia series
A family holds a yard sale to get rid of clutter, but things don't go exactly as planned.
Young Amelia Bedelia faces a hilarious mix-up when her parents hold a yard sale. Determined not to sell her beloved yard, she takes her mother's words literally, leading to comical chaos. When a neighbor admires the flowers, Amelia's literal interpretation results in a shovel and a surprising offer. Will her antics turn the yard sale into a memorable event? Dive into this charming tale where misunderstandings bloom into laughter, perfect for early readers exploring new words and sentences.
Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too!Amelia Bedelia’s parents are holding a yard sale–but Amelia Bedelia loves playing in her yard, and she doesn’t want to sell it! Luckily, her mother promises they will only sell things in the yard. When one neighbor wishes she could buy the flowers, Amelia Bedelia fetches a shovel to dig some up. After all, a yard will always grow back! The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. Amelia Bedelia by the Yard is a Level 1 I Can Read book, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. More than 35 million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963!–Kirkus Reviews
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