Amelia Bedelia, Fiftieth Anniversary Edition

Amelia Bedelia is back, and looking better than ever! Compiling the hilarious hijinks of everyone's favorite housekeeper, as well as plenty of accompanying content, this is the perfect celebration of an iconic character. 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.  This special fiftieth anniversary edition of the very first book restores the original text, page design, jacket, and palette of the original volume. What else is the same? Well, the dressed chicken, dusted furniture, and that delicious lemon meringue pie, among other things. An additional eight pages of behind-the-scenes sketches, photographs, and information about the beginnings of this iconic character, the author, the artist, and Amelia Bedelia's exploits throughout the years is included. This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still ne