Synopses & Reviews
With Amelia Bedelia, anything can happen!
Amelia Bedelia is going to get a puppy! When her parents ask her what kind of dog she'd like, Amelia Bedelia doesn't know what to say. There are hundreds of dogs in the world, maybe even millions! How will Amelia Bedelia ever find the perfect puppy?
Look out! Here comes Amelia Bedelia, and she's got one thing on her mind—DOGS!
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“No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English languageand no adult can fail to notice that shes usually right when shes wrong.” New York Times Book Review
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Praise for the young Amelia Bedelia series:“Parish has turned the clock back, making Amelia Bedelia young again and giving a new generation of readers the opportunity to enjoy her humor and self-confidence.” Kirkus Reviews
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“Her ingenuous spirit will continue to capture hearts.” Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
In Amelia Bedelia Unleashed, the second book in Amelia Bedelia's new chapter book series, Amelia Bedelia goes to the dogs and discovers why puppies rule
When her parents agree to let Amelia Bedelia get a puppy, she is surprised and happy But there are hundreds and maybe even thousands of puppies to choose from. How will Amelia Bedelia ever find the perfect four-legged friend?
If you're looking for chapter books for kids ages 6-10, the Amelia Bedelia series is a great choice. Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends, silly situations, and funny wordplay and misunderstandings make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice for readers of the Ivy and Bean, Magic Tree House, and Judy Moody books. Features black-and-white pictures by Lynne Avril on every page
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New York Times Book ReviewSynopsis
In the second book in the New York Times-bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia goes to the dogs and discovers why puppies rule Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white art throughout.
When her parents agree to let Amelia Bedelia get a puppy, she is surprised and happy But there are hundreds and maybe even thousands of puppies to choose from. How will Amelia Bedelia ever find the perfect four-legged friend?
Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally, and that leads to all kinds of silly misunderstandings. The bestselling and beloved housekeeper has been making readers laugh for more than fifty years. Amelia Bedelia has a warm and positive attitude, and she has fun with language, vocabulary, and idioms.
Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends and funny situations, and black-and-white illustrations on every page make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice for readers of the Ivy + Bean, Magic Tree House, and Judy Moody books. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies
About the Author
Herman Parish is the nephew of Amelia Bedelia's creator, Peggy Parish, and the author of many books about Amelia Bedelia. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.
Lynne Avril is the illustrator of more than fifty books for children, including a picture book series about Amelia Bedelia's childhood adventures. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.