Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) Book

In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers they could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish's Amelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban's books about Arthur the monkey, and Syd Hoff's popular Danny and the Dinosaur. Many books in this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked - Little Bear, the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, and Daniel s Duck by Clyde Bulla, to name a few - and all are enjoyed by children of all ages. Grade 1 - Grade 3.

Children's Literature

It is fitting and just that Peggy Parish's beloved Amelia Bedelia is back in print. It's being presented as an early reader (Level 2, grades 1-3), but Amelia Bedelia is too marvelous for categories. A kind of Mrs. Malaprop for kids, Amelia Bedelia constantly misconstrues the meanings of the simplest words. Her peculiar interpretations get her into nothing but trouble. Fortunately, she can bake like an angel, and all is always forgiven. Children love feeling gently superior, and love Amelia Bedelia, too. 1996 (orig.