Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture

Written by Herman Parish · Illustrated by Lynne Avril

Part of the Amelia Bedelia series

Amelia Bedelia faces hilarious mix-ups on school picture day. Can she get it right?

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32 pages· 571 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Young Amelia Bedelia is excited for school picture day, but her literal interpretations lead to comical misunderstandings. As she prepares to smile for the camera, her antics promise laughter and learning. Will Amelia manage to capture the perfect picture, or will her mix-ups steal the show? This delightful tale invites early readers to join Amelia on her whimsical adventure, expanding their vocabulary while enjoying her charming blunders. Perfect for children eager to read independently, this story proves that a picture is indeed worth a thousand words.

From the publisher

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! This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 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.In this Level 1 I Can Read, Amelia Bedelia gets ready to smile for the camera on school picture day.This Level 1 I Can Read series featuring Amelia Bedelia as a child proves that a picture is worth a thousand words and will inspire newly independent readers to read, laugh, and expand their vocabularies.The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
571
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~329L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about familyBooks about smilingBooks about photography and photographs
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The series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
505581
Publication
Published
October 8, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062935243

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