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Amelia Bedelia by the Yard - Hardcover
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by Herman Parish (Author), Lynne Avril (Illustrator)
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.
Front Jacket
Amelia Bedelia's mother loves garage sales. Amelia Bedelia's father is eager to have a garage sale of his own so that they can get rid of their clutter. Amelia Bedelia loves their garage and their house and their yard! She doesn't want to sell anything! But a yard sale, it turns out, can be tons of fun. Especially when Amelia Bedelia gets to pitch in and help curious customers find hidden treasures.
Amelia Bedelia discovers that finding a happy new home for precious old things is a great way to spend the day, in this funny and easy-to-read book that is just right for beginning readers.
--Kirkus ReviewsBack Jacket
Amelia Bedelia's mother loves garage sales. Amelia Bedelia's father is eager to have a garage sale of his own so that they can get rid of their clutter. Amelia Bedelia loves their garage and their house and their yard! She doesn't want to sell anything! But a yard sale, it turns out, can be tons of fun. Especially when Amelia Bedelia gets to pitch in and help curious customers find hidden treasures.
Amelia Bedelia discovers that finding a happy new home for precious old things is a great way to spend the day, in this funny and easy-to-read book that is just right for beginning readers.
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