Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia

Written by Herman Parish · Illustrated by Lynn Sweat

Part of the Amelia Bedelia series

A literal-minded housekeeper turns a doctor's office into a comedy of errors.

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64 pages· 1,615 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· 440L
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Bookroo's summary

Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper, steps into a doctor's office to help a group of grumpy patients. Her unique interpretations of instructions lead to hilarious misunderstandings, turning the clinic into a whirlwind of laughter. As she navigates the quirks of the English language, Amelia's blunders bring unexpected joy and healing. Will her unconventional methods cure the patients' woes, or create more chaos? Discover how Amelia's charm and humor transform a routine day into an unforgettable adventure.

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. The doctor is out! But Amelia Bedelia is ready to help a crowd of grouchy patients. Along the way she doses out some of the best medicine of all – laughter, of course!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
64
Words
1,615
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
440L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
61035
Publication
Published
September 7, 2004
First published
July 23, 2002
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060087807
LCCN
2002017510
OCLC
48892928

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