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Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping (I Can Read Level 2) Paperback – April 15, 2003
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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.
Amelia Bedelia has never been camping in the great outdoors before. She's trying her best to do exactly as she's told, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with your bare hands isn't easy. As usual, the mixed-up housekeeper makes this camping trip one hugely entertaining adventure. 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
- Print length57 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelKindergarten - 3
- Lexile measure380L
- Dimensions9.05 x 6.07 x 0.19 inches
- PublisherGreenwillow Books
- Publication dateApril 15, 2003
- ISBN-100060511060
- ISBN-13978-0060511067
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Amelia Bedelia has never been camping in the great outdoors before. She's trying her best to do exactly as she's told, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with your bare hands isn't easy. As usual, the mixed-up housekeeper makes this camping trip one hugely entertaining adventure.
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 57 million copies, Amelia Bedelia is one of the most iconic children’s book characters of all time.
Lynn Sweat has illustrated many Amelia Bedelia books, including Go West, Amelia Bedelia! He and his wife live in Connecticut.
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- Publisher : Greenwillow Books; I Can Read Book 2 edition (April 15, 2003)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 57 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0060511060
- ISBN-13 : 978-0060511067
- Reading age : 5 - 8 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 380L
- Grade level : Kindergarten - 3
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 9.05 x 6.07 x 0.19 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #32,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #230 in Children's Chapter Books (Books)
- #468 in Children's Beginner Readers
- #623 in Children's Classics
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About the author
The late Peggy Parish, well known for her stories about Amelia Bedelia, wrote many popular books for children, including Dinosaur Time, illustrated by Arnold Lobel.
"I hate reading but your books are changing my opinion." This letter, from a young Peggy Parish fan, comes as no surprise to the teachers and librarians who have put her books in the hands of children over the years. Ms. Parish wrote nearly three dozen children's books-many of which include her most famous character, the literal-minded maid named Amelia Bedelia.
Peggy Parish knew what children like to read. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in English, she taught school in Oklahoma, Kentucky, and, for over 15 years, at the well-known, progressive Dalton School in New York City. It was at Dalton that she began to find ways to release her creative ideas and energy, Though she never took a writing course, "writing stories for children came naturally." Her first book, published in 1961, was followed with Let's Be Indians and in 1963 with her unforgettable Amelia Bedelia.
Always involved with education in some way, Peggy Parish did television pieces on preschool education and children's books, wrote children's book review columns, and led numerous in-service training workshops for teachers. In discussing her ideas about education, she said, "Children's rights are taken away from them when they enter school. What I try to show teachers is that all the skills needed to read can be taught outside of textbooks. Today's children are not going to read what they are not interested in. And if a positive attitude toward reading is not developed during the first three years of school, it is virtually impossible to develop it later."
After living in New York for many years, Peggy Parish returned to her native South Carolina. She died in November, 1988. But Ameila Bedelia did not die. Peggy Parish's nephew, Herman Parish, has written Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia and Bravo, Amelia Bedelia!, published by Greenwillow Books in 1995 and 1997 respectively.
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Customers enjoy the book's fun and engaging storyline. They find it timeless and retro, with a colorful design that kids enjoy reading. Readers describe the book as an easy read with concise sentences and a camping theme that encourages outdoor exploration. Many customers purchase it as a gift or for classroom libraries. However, some feel the stories lack the humor and punny nature of previous Amelia Bedelia books.
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Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging and funny, sparking an interest in reading for young readers. The books make them laugh and figure out the play on words.
"GRETA BOOK FOR EARLY READERS." Read more
"Excellent, engaging books. Reasonably priced. Buy them all like me!" Read more
"...Fun, Lively, and also AR rated." Read more
"...She never fails to entertain. The artwork and sentences are bright and concise. Excellent educational tool." Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline. They find Amelia's adventures timeless and fun. Readers love sharing stories about Amelia Bedelia and find the books enjoyable.
"...He loves sharing stories about Amelia Bedelia." Read more
"Classic Amelia Bedelia, doing all those things she does. I was laughing through it...." Read more
"Amelia Bedelia is a hoot! I bought a copy of this book to read to my two youngest granddaughters on a family camping trip...." Read more
"...the line, I missed reading this one when it came out, but Amelia's adventures are timeless and always fun." Read more
Customers enjoy the classic content. They find it funny and retro to a simpler time.
"Fast read for eight year old, but its w classic and a funny story.will pass it on to other kids." Read more
"If you like AB, you'll surely like this. Classic AB." Read more
"Classic book. Good copy!" Read more
"Adorable and retro to a gentler time...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's color. They find it cute for kids and say it's colorful.
"very cute good for the kids. Makes us laugh and figure out the play on words. Good buy!" Read more
"...the books are so positive and amazing, colorful and straight to the point!" Read more
"Very cute book!!" Read more
"Adorable and retro to a gentler time...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and funny. They appreciate the concise sentences and find it an educational tool.
"My son loves these books and he can read them on his own. He loves sharing stories about Amelia Bedelia." Read more
"...She never fails to entertain. The artwork and sentences are bright and concise. Excellent educational tool." Read more
"...It is an easy read and it is very funny. She instantly started reading and laughing." Read more
"Was easy enough for a second grader to read...." Read more
Customers enjoy the adventure in the book. They mention the camping and fishing themes add to Amelia's silly ways.
"...There are fun shenanigans and we love the fishing scene. But Mr. Rogers gets pretty frustrated with Amelia and is rude in his communication." Read more
"...This was really fun to read to the kids, and the camping theme adds adventure to Amelia's silly ways." Read more
"...Hope this one will encourage an enjoyment of the outdoors as well." Read more
Customers like the gift value of the book. They say it's a great teacher's gift for classroom libraries.
"Gift well received..." Read more
"Great teacher's gift for classroom library..." Read more
"Purchased for gift - recipient loved it..." Read more
Customers find the stories unengaging and lacking humor. They feel the content is unnecessary to the story and not as funny or punny as Amelia Bedelia's stories.
"...a birthday cake was inserted into the story which was completely unnecessary to the story, in my opinion...." Read more
"...It is not as funny or punny as the Amelia bedilia stories I remember. It drags on without the comical misunderstandings being that funny." Read more
"Stupidest stories I've ever heard...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024My son loves these books and he can read them on his own. He loves sharing stories about Amelia Bedelia.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024GRETA BOOK FOR EARLY READERS.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024Excellent, engaging books. Reasonably priced.
Buy them all like me!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024If you are teaching children Figurative Language, then use the Amelia Bedelia books. Fun, Lively, and also AR rated.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024Amelia Bedelia is a wonderful character to get any young reader interested in reading. She never fails to entertain. The artwork and sentences are bright and concise. Excellent educational tool.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023I bought it for a five year old, and seven year old also enjoyed it very much. I loved Amelia Bedelia as a kid and it’s still funny.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2013Fast read for eight year old, but its w classic and a funny story.will pass it on to other kids.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024She loves Amelia and it was a hit
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on January 26, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
My granddaughter loves these books, mostly because her name is Emilia.....lol. Ire regardless she loves to read or have them ready. Made of good quality paper, and book is very durable.
- Jyoti S MalikReviewed in India on May 14, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice book for the kids who like reading funny books
A nice book for the kids who like reading funny books, I buyed it for my 6 year old
- cynthiaReviewed in Canada on April 29, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars cute
I wish it was a bit bigger . picture is very small so a beginner will find it harder
- Michael BalonekReviewed in India on March 28, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, fun, if you understand English Puns
For those who understand American idioms, this is a VERY funny kids' book
- KathyReviewed in Canada on August 14, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars All of the Amelia Bedelia books are so good. My children loved them and now my grandchildren ...
All of the Amelia Bedelia books are so good. My children loved them and now my grandchildren are loving them as well.