Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Book Picture Book Series)

by Peggy Parish, Fritz Siebel (Illustrator)

Overview

In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers — they could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish's Amelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban's books about Arthur the monkey, and Syd Hoff's popular Danny and the Dinosaur. Many books in this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked — Little Bear, the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, and Daniel’s Duck by Clyde Bulla, to name a few — and all are enjoyed by children of all ages. Grade 1 - Grade 3.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760794463
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	07/25/2007
Series:	I Can Read Picture Book Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Peggy Parish (1927–88) first created the beloved character Amelia Bedelia in 1963. She wrote a total of twelve books about the zany antics of the charming housekeeper. Peggy Parish’s nephew, Herman Parish, then carried her tradition into the twenty-first century with new stories about classic Amelia Bedelia and new books about her childhood. With total sales of 60 million copies, Amelia Bedelia is one of the most iconic children’s book characters of all time. 

Fritz Siebel (1913–91) was the original illustrator of Peggy Parish’s iconic Amelia Bedelia books. In addition to his work on Amelia Bedelia, he is well-known for his pictures in Cat and Dog; David and the Giant; and Tell Me Some More, all HarperCollins I Can Read Books.