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Amelia Bedelia Collection (I Can Read Book 2) Review


Amelia Bedelia Collection (I Can Read Book 2)  Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Author(s): Peggy Parish

ISBN: 0060542381    EAN: 9780060542382
Binding: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

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Everyone's favorite literal-minded housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia, celebrates her 40th Anniversary in a three-book I Can Read box set.


User Submitted Amelia Bedelia Collection (I Can Read Book 2) Reviews


January 7, 2008
great gift for the younger crowd
Bought this for my ten year old niece since I enjoyed the series when I was younger. I wasn't sure if it was within her age group, but she says that she enjoys the series.

August 23, 2007
Tiresome
I really enjoy reading the majority of children's books to my kids. This series is tiresome: long stories, repetitive themes. It's not the worst series in the world, but I avoid reading it whenever possible.

June 1, 2007
A classic children's book
Amelia Bedelia is the cute story of a clumsy maid that forgets, and doesn't know the meaning of our everyday sayings like draw the drapes. It will make children laugh, even adults. It's a cute story of a silly lady that makes you want to keep reading, and makes you love Amelia!

May 10, 2007
Series Review
In the book series Amelia Bedelia she is a made and she is silly. My favorite book is Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower by Peggy Parish. Amelia Bedelia thinks that it is a shower and when the people came to the lady shower Amelia Bedelia got the hose and showered everybody with the hose. Here is a warning: when somebody has a shower don't take a hose and wet people! What I want to change about the series is Amelia Bedelia is not crazy and she knows things.

By Jamie D.

March 20, 2007
Amelias Pie Saves The Day
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish is a great book for a first grader who just learned to read. If you're the type of kid who takes things way too seriously, like Amelia Bedelia, I recommend that you check out this book. In the book Amelia Bedelia is a maid who takes things too literally. The book keeps you wondering what hilarious mistake Amelia Bedelia will make next. She might not be the best made, but boy does she make a good lemon meringue pie!

Peggy Parish did an astonishing job on the writing. It's amazing how one simple instruction could be changed into one so totally different. On the other hand I didn't like how she made Amelia sound so utterly dimwitted. The illustrations were wonderful and very detailed. The facial expressions are tremendous; it's almost like you can see what the characters are thinking next.

The fact that Amelia says things like, "Now what" or, "Did you ever hear tell of such a silly thing" makes you crack up with laughter. It's actually her who makes the instructions so ridiculous. You can't help but love that adorable outfit she's wearing all the time. Even though I've always wondered what was inside that purse of hers. The story could have been better if it had more characters in it. I would give this book a 4 out of 5 star rating.

The setting of the book is in a huge mansion which includes a beautiful staircase and a somewhat discombobulated maid. The book has three main characters in it. Some of the characters are the lovable Amelia Bedelia and the reasonable Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. Another character which isn't so important is Mr. and Mrs. Rogers' dog. But the hero of the story is Amelia's lemon meringue pie.

How is desert the hero of the story you ask you'll just have to read and find out. If I were you I wouldn't be surprised at pastry being the hero of the story. This story consists of many wacky events such as airing out light bulbs and dressing up turkeys. Some other wacky events are when Amelia destroys Mrs. Rogers's best towels and almost fades out the furniture. The wackiest event of the story is when Amelia covers the antique furniture in make up powder or maybe when she almost burns the house down! I would definitely recommend this book to someone who likes to laugh out loud.


February 11, 2007
Word For Word!

The Amelia Bedelia 40th Anniversary Collection is a perfect introduction to the one and only Amelia Bedelia. She is a wonderful source of amusement to my children (and me) when her literal interpretations of words causes happy chaos to the world around her. The stories and illustrations are a perfect match. All the Amelia Bedelia books are a joy to read!

Merry mayhem begins in the first story that introduces Amelia as she begins work as the housekeeper for the unsuspecting Mr. and Mrs. Rogers! Amelia proves, thanks to her delicious lemon meringue pie, it is indeed true, that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach!

Our son found the 'Play Ball' baseball story hilarious! Once again Amelia interprets the rules of the game in her own unique convoluted way. On the field and off there is no one like her.

The third story, was our daughter's favorite. It has Amelia helping Mrs. Rogers with a Surprise Bridal Shower that turns out like no other! The results of which are guaranteed to make you laugh! Enjoy!


January 16, 2005
You Won't Be Disappointed
Amelia Bedelia, the extremely literal housekeeper who is adored by children all over the world turns 40 this year. Created in 1963 by Peggy Parish, Amelia Bedelia has amused and entertained children of all ages ever since. Amelia is a very literal housekeeper, and if not for her exceptional skill in the kitchen baking goodies, it is hard to think that she would be employed at all! Her literalness is the root of many adventures and the cause of great hi-jinx and amusement.

To celebrate this anniversary, HarperTrophy, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, has put together a boxed collection of three of the most popular Amelia Bedelia titles. This confused housekeeper is one of the best loved literary children's characters of all time, and with such high sales and great human appeal, she might just be the most popular..

This set begins with the very first Amelia Bedelia book ever written, Amelia Bedelia. The illustrator for this title was Fritz Siebel, and he did an incredible job with it! Peggy introduces her amusing housekeeper to the world as Amelia begins a new job, housekeeper for the Rogers'. A list of chores is taken quite literally by Amelia, and we accompany her while she goes about her day - putting out the lights, dusting the furniture, drawing the curtains when the sun shines through the windows, and making a special treat for her new employers: a luscious lemon meringue pie.

Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia, has the housekeeper helping out some of the local kids when their team comes up short for the baseball game. Amelia is so kind-hearted that even though she knows nothing at all about the game, she offers to help the team and play with them. Baseball will never be the same again! Providing the illustrations for this title is Wallace Tripp, and his eye for detail and use of vibrant colours brings the ball field to life.

Third and final in the set is one that had me laughing so hard it hurt - Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower. Mrs. Rogers and her lady's sewing circle are giving one of their members a surprise wedding shower, and Amelia Bedelia's literal mindedness turns the rather sedately planned event into a complete and utter laugh-fest. The fun doubles when Amelia's cousin, Alcolu, lends a hand. Barbara Siebel Thomas provides the artwork for this title, and the event is captured beautifully!

This set is also a part of the I Can Read Book titles, and falls into the 2nd level (reading with help). Share this delightful collection with a young one in your life, and open up the world of literary humour for them. Share the fun that Amelia Bedelia brings along with her, you won't be disappointed!

Reveiw Originally Posted at LinearReflections.com


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