| Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower Contributor(s): Parish, Peggy (Author), Thomas, Barbara Siebel (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064440192 ISBN-13: 9780064440196 Publisher: Greenwillow Books OUR PRICE: $5.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1994 Annotation: America's favorite housekeeper is back in bright full-color illustrations! Amelia Bedelia is up to her antics again as she tries to help plan a surprise bridal shower for Miss Alma. Amelia Bedelia ends up surprising all the guests, including poor Miss Alma, with a shower that turns out to be all wet. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Non-religious - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 93024263 |
| Lexile Measure: 480 |
| Series: Amelia Bedelia |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.8" W x 8.8" (0.30 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Topical - Home Schooling - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 10502 Reading Level: 2.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. Fun-loving Amelia Bedelia is in charge of a surprise wedding shower. And when she arrives with a garden hose, the entire party is turned into an uproarious mess 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Parish, Peggy: - Peggy Parish was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina. Before moving to New York City, she taught school in the Panhandle country and in coal-mining areas. Her first job in New York City was with the Girl Scouts, and she now teaches the third grade at the Dalton School in Manhattan. Miss Parish is the author of several other books for children, including the popular Let's Be Indians. Thomas, Barbara Siebel: - Peggy Parish is the author of numerous books for children, including other popular Amelia Bedelia stories, and the I Can Read Books Dinosaur Time and Good Hunting, Blue Sky. Barbara Siebel Thomas is the daughter of Fritz Siebel, who illustrated the original Amelia Bedelia books. She worked as an art director before devoting full-time work to painting and illustrating. She lives in Bridgehampton, NY. |