Amelia Bedelia by the Yard

By Herman Parish, Lynne Avril

Amelia Bedelia by the Yard Book Cover

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!

Amelia Bedelia’s parents are holding a yard sale—but Amelia Bedelia loves playing in her yard, and she doesn’t want to sell it! Luckily, her mother promises they will only sell things in the yard. When one neighbor wishes she could buy the flowers, Amelia Bedelia fetches a shovel to dig some up. After all, a yard will always grow back!

The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. Amelia Bedelia by the Yard is a Level 1 I Can Read book, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. More than 35 million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963!

 

What makes this early reader so much fun?

  • Literal Interpretation Humor: Amelia Bedelia thinks a "yard sale" means selling the whole yard, leading to a hilarious misunderstanding that kids find delightful.
  • Perfect for Beginning Readers: As a Level 1 I Can Read book, it uses simple sentences and familiar words to build confidence for children just starting to read on their own.
  • Engaging and Silly Story: When a neighbor wants to buy some flowers, Amelia Bedelia grabs a shovel! Her silly solutions to everyday problems will have young readers giggling.
  • Vocabulary Growth: Introduces new words and concepts through a fun story, making it a great way to expand a child’s vocabulary without it feeling like a lesson.
ISBN: 9780062334282
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: Jan 5, 2016
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 6.300 in (w) x 9.350 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Words
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

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!

Amelia Bedelia’s parents are holding a yard sale—but Amelia Bedelia loves playing in her yard, and she doesn’t want to sell it! Luckily, her mother promises they will only sell things in the yard. When one neighbor wishes she could buy the flowers, Amelia Bedelia fetches a shovel to dig some up. After all, a yard will always grow back!

The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. Amelia Bedelia by the Yard is a Level 1 I Can Read book, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. More than 35 million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963!

 

What makes this early reader so much fun?

  • Literal Interpretation Humor: Amelia Bedelia thinks a "yard sale" means selling the whole yard, leading to a hilarious misunderstanding that kids find delightful.
  • Perfect for Beginning Readers: As a Level 1 I Can Read book, it uses simple sentences and familiar words to build confidence for children just starting to read on their own.
  • Engaging and Silly Story: When a neighbor wants to buy some flowers, Amelia Bedelia grabs a shovel! Her silly solutions to everyday problems will have young readers giggling.
  • Vocabulary Growth: Introduces new words and concepts through a fun story, making it a great way to expand a child’s vocabulary without it feeling like a lesson.

ISBN: 9780062334282
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: Jan 5, 2016
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 6.300 in (w) x 9.350 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Words
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

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.