In "Amelia Bedelia," we follow a housekeeper named Amelia Bedelia as she does her chores for the Rogers family. But Amelia Bedelia has a funny way of doing things—she takes everything people say very literally! So when she's told to "dress the chicken," she thinks it means putting clothes on it. And when she's asked to "draw the drapes," she grabs her pencils and starts drawing pictures of curtains. "Amelia Bedelia" is full of funny moments that show how Amelia Bedelia's literal thinking can lead to unexpected and amusing situations. But no matter what, she always brings a smile to the faces of those she meets. Teachers can engage students in discussions about the meanings of words and phrases, as well as the importance of context in understanding communication.

Amelia Bedelia is a hilarious maid for the Rogers family, little do the Rogers know how literal she takes everything. When told to dress the turkey for dinner, Amelia creates an outfit to put on the turkey. A silly book that is guaranteed to create some laughs and a great way for students to learn about figurative language. Amelia can help teach kids about how hard some directions can be and how figurative language can be used for literary enjoyment. Great for many different figurative language such as idioms, figurative and literal language and even homophones at points throughout the book.

Reading level: grades 1-5
Awards: Society of Illustrators

Independent Reading Level: Grades 1-3
Awards: None

Independent reading level (Kindergarten)