Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture

By Herman Parish, Lynne Avril, Read by Robin Miles

Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture 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! 

In this funny I Can Read story, Amelia Bedelia gets ready to smile for the camera on school picture day.

This Level 1 I Can Read series featuring Amelia Bedelia as a child proves that a picture is worth a thousand words and will inspire newly independent readers to read, laugh, and expand their vocabularies. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!

But what happens when the photographer calls in sick and Picture Day is canceled?

  • Funny School Story: When the photographer gets the flu, it’s up to Amelia Bedelia to save Picture Day with her own silly, special solution.
  • Creative Problem Solving: Watch disappointment turn into delight as Amelia Bedelia inspires her friends to draw their own self-portraits for a truly unique class picture.
  • Learn to Read Fun: The perfect story to build confidence in new readers, featuring the literal-minded humor that has made Amelia Bedelia a favorite for generations.
  • I Can Read Level 1: Uses short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts to support success for children who are eager to start reading on their own.
ISBN: 9780062935250
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: Oct 8, 2019
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 6.250 in (w) x 9.250 in (h) x 0.350 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 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 received her BA in art from the University of Montana, and lives in Portland, Oregon.

Robin Miles

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! 

In this funny I Can Read story, Amelia Bedelia gets ready to smile for the camera on school picture day.

This Level 1 I Can Read series featuring Amelia Bedelia as a child proves that a picture is worth a thousand words and will inspire newly independent readers to read, laugh, and expand their vocabularies. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!

But what happens when the photographer calls in sick and Picture Day is canceled?

  • Funny School Story: When the photographer gets the flu, it’s up to Amelia Bedelia to save Picture Day with her own silly, special solution.
  • Creative Problem Solving: Watch disappointment turn into delight as Amelia Bedelia inspires her friends to draw their own self-portraits for a truly unique class picture.
  • Learn to Read Fun: The perfect story to build confidence in new readers, featuring the literal-minded humor that has made Amelia Bedelia a favorite for generations.
  • I Can Read Level 1: Uses short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts to support success for children who are eager to start reading on their own.

ISBN: 9780062935250
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: Oct 8, 2019
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 6.250 in (w) x 9.250 in (h) x 0.350 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 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 received her BA in art from the University of Montana, and lives in Portland, Oregon.

Robin Miles