Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2)

by Peggy Parish, Barbara Siebel Thomas (Illustrator), Fritz Siebel (Illustrator)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780064440196
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/07/1994
Series:	I Can Read Book 2 Series
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 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. 

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, New York.