Amelia Bedelia is a delightful children's book about a literal-minded housekeeper who takes her employers’ instructions very seriously—as in, a little too seriously! When she is asked to dress the chicken, she puts a fancy outfit on the bird instead. Her whimsical interpretations of common phrases lead to a series of humorous mishaps around the house. Despite her unconventional approach, her heart is in the right place, and her unique way of handling tasks often leads to laugh-out-loud moments. In the end, her charm and good intentions shine through, making her an unforgettable character. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Amelia Bedelia, I Can Read, I Can Read-Level 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 6 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Turtleback Books .

Peggy Parish was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina. Before moving to New York City, she taught school in the Panhandle country and in coal-mining areas. Her first job in New York City was with the Girl Scouts, and she now teaches the third grade at the Dalton School in Manhattan. Miss Parish is the author of several other books for children, including the popular Let's Be Indians. James Watts is a published author and illustrator of children's and young adult books. He also illustrated Zack's Alligator and Zack's Alligator Goes to School. He lives in San Francisco.