Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping

By Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat (Illustrator)

Part of the Amelia Bedelia series

A literal-minded housekeeper's camping trip turns into a hilarious adventure.

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57 pages· 1,299 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper, embarks on her first camping trip. Her attempts to follow instructions lead to comical mishaps, like throwing a tent into the bushes and struggling to catch fish barehanded. Will her unique approach turn this outdoor adventure into chaos or unexpected fun? Join Amelia as she navigates the wilderness with her usual charm and confusion, making every moment an entertaining escapade.

From the publisher

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. Amelia Bedelia has never been camping in the great outdoors before. She’s trying her best to do exactly as she’s told, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with your bare hands isn’t easy. As usual, the mixed-up housekeeper makes this camping trip one hugely entertaining adventure. This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language–and no adult can fail to notice that she’s usually right when she’s wrong.–The New York Times Book Review

At a glance
Format
Pages
57
Words
1,299
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
380L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.7
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
April 15, 2003
First published
January 1, 1985
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060511067

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