Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey

by Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat (Illustrator)

Overview

When Amelia Bedelia helps out with the school Thanksgiving play, she causes quite a scene. Let's all give thanks for a funny Thanksgiving-themed Amelia Bedelia story!

The literal-minded Amelia Bedelia makes kids ages 4 to 8 giggle, and this story is a fun encouragement to keep exploring reading.

Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060843526
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/26/2008
Series:	Amelia Bedelia Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Lynn Sweat has illustrated many Amelia Bedelia books, including Go West, Amelia Bedelia! He and his wife live in Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1-3

In her newest adventure, Amelia Bedelia volunteers to direct the third-grade Thanksgiving play, with the help of handyman Cousin Alcolu. The ditzy housekeeper manages to misinterpret every homonym and slip on every pun, creating a hilarious pageant that is wildly applauded by both children and adults. Parish ably continues his aunt's legacy by creating another comical chapter book for newly independent readers. Children will enjoy the silly mishaps and misunderstandings while reinforcing their ability to distinguish between same-sounding words that have different meanings. Sweat's ink and watercolor illustrations are light and airy, adding another layer of humor and familiarity to this latest escapade.-Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, ME

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