Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds

By Herman Parish, Lynne Avril

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Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds

By Herman Parish, Lynne Avril

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Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too!

When a pair of robins begins building a nest in Amelia Bedelia’s swing set, she is torn between wanting to clear it off so that she can continue to slide down her slide, and giving up that fun so she can watch the birds raising their babies. She sides with the birds, and observing them informs her about her own family.

Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

 

This funny and sweet story helps children learn to read with themes of:

  • A Funny Kids Story: Watch Amelia Bedelia get into her classic silly mix-ups while she tries to help her new feathered friends.
  • Backyard Nature: Discover the life cycle of a robin family, from building a nest and laying eggs to watching the baby birds learn to fly.
  • Making a Kind Choice: Amelia Bedelia gives up her favorite slide so the robins can have a safe home, a gentle lesson in empathy.
  • Family Relationships: Seeing the robin family helps Amelia Bedelia understand and appreciate her own loving mom and dad even more.
ISBN: 9780062334268
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: Apr 21, 2015
List price: $5.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)

Herman Parish

Biography

Herman Parish (1953-2024) was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Peggy Parish wrote twelve books in the series before she passed away in 1988. The interest of educators and the enthusiasm of young readers prompted Herman Parish to continue the character in 1995 with his first book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia. Herman Parish went on to add more than forty books to the series, carrying on Amelia Bedelia’s adventures as a housekeeper in books such as the bestselling Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm. Additionally, Herman Parish broke new ground by portraying Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Young Amelia is featured in picture books for the youngest children, I Can Read Level 1 beginning readers, and a series of chapter books. Sixty million copies later, Amelia Bedelia is a beloved character for readers young and old.

Lynne Avril

Biography

Lynne Avril is a painter and illustrator, best known for her work on the young Amelia Bedelia book series, written by Herman Parish. She has illustrated well over 100 books in her career. As a painter, her works are visual journals of her life, reflecting thoughts, travels, and music (she’s a bass player too!). Lynne Avril grew up in Montana and got her BA in art from the University of Montana, and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too!

When a pair of robins begins building a nest in Amelia Bedelia’s swing set, she is torn between wanting to clear it off so that she can continue to slide down her slide, and giving up that fun so she can watch the birds raising their babies. She sides with the birds, and observing them informs her about her own family.

Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

 

This funny and sweet story helps children learn to read with themes of:

  • A Funny Kids Story: Watch Amelia Bedelia get into her classic silly mix-ups while she tries to help her new feathered friends.
  • Backyard Nature: Discover the life cycle of a robin family, from building a nest and laying eggs to watching the baby birds learn to fly.
  • Making a Kind Choice: Amelia Bedelia gives up her favorite slide so the robins can have a safe home, a gentle lesson in empathy.
  • Family Relationships: Seeing the robin family helps Amelia Bedelia understand and appreciate her own loving mom and dad even more.

ISBN: 9780062334268
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: Apr 21, 2015
List price: $5.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)

Herman Parish

Biography

Herman Parish (1953-2024) was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Peggy Parish wrote twelve books in the series before she passed away in 1988. The interest of educators and the enthusiasm of young readers prompted Herman Parish to continue the character in 1995 with his first book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia. Herman Parish went on to add more than forty books to the series, carrying on Amelia Bedelia’s adventures as a housekeeper in books such as the bestselling Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm. Additionally, Herman Parish broke new ground by portraying Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Young Amelia is featured in picture books for the youngest children, I Can Read Level 1 beginning readers, and a series of chapter books. Sixty million copies later, Amelia Bedelia is a beloved character for readers young and old.

Lynne Avril

Biography

Lynne Avril is a painter and illustrator, best known for her work on the young Amelia Bedelia book series, written by Herman Parish. She has illustrated well over 100 books in her career. As a painter, her works are visual journals of her life, reflecting thoughts, travels, and music (she’s a bass player too!). Lynne Avril grew up in Montana and got her BA in art from the University of Montana, and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona.