The book has been awarded with, and many others. "Please dust the furniture and dress the chicken." This also explains a lot about me and my opinon on the English language. The anniversary version of the very first title, written by Peggy Parish and illustrated by Fritz Siebel, that I picked up at my library is not the one pictured. version, I read the snippet version of Amelia Bedelia in the, Happy 50th Birthday, Amelia Bedelia! The amount of frustration I had reading these books still lingers with me today, I am over the top delighted about this special book. Four stars today, adding a fifth star because of how much I loved this as a child. As an adult, a little bit less because of the repetitiveness in the read aloud. Amelia Bedelia I Can Read Box Set #1: Amelia Bedelia Hit the Books (I Can Read Level 2) Later in life, when conversation turned to books one read as a child...and after exhausting my fond memories of Frog and Toad...I recalled this character. 4.5 stars I have a confession to make: even though I had read the “Amelia Bedelia” books when I was little, I had never read the very first book in the “Amelia Bedelia” series, which has surprised me since I thought that that would be the first thing that I would have read (but, I was a kid back then and I just read whatever was put in front of me). Revisiting this book after decades is a delight. A fun read for older children, although I had to explain some of the items, since they aren't commonly used (at least in our house!). She is a maid who takes the meaning of words literally. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There's a problem loading this menu right now. c’mon that’s funny! She was supposed to dust the furniture so Amelia Bedelia applied dusting powder! These books were included in the nightly read-a-thon my children put me through each night. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from HarperCollins Publishers. It's a large format hardcover with the original cover art. Artwork © Lynn Sweat, Lynne Avril, the Estate of Fritz Siebel, Barbera Siebel Thomas, and Wallace Tripp, Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Eager to please and ready to work, she arrives on the job one morning, only to discover that Mrs. Rogers must run out, and has prepared a list of tasks for her complete. I found myself wanting to just say Amelia instead of Amelia Bedelia. I remember this one being read to me long ago, and I just laughed hysterically along with my teacher as the mishaps were explained. In 1992 HarperCollinsrepublished the three original stories: Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, and Thank You, Amelia Bedelia with illustrations by Barbara Siebel Thomas, daughter of the ori… Featuring the jacket, artwork and story from the original 1963 edition which brings a treasure to life for today's young generation of children. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Happy 50th Birthday, Amelia Bedelia! So I decided to read. Unfortunately (or not, for the amused reader), while "dusting the furniture" or "putting the lights out" might seem like simple matters to some, for Amelia Bedelia they are rather puzzling affairs. This is my first reading of a Amelia Bedelia book. This is a combined review of mom and daughter. The anniversary version of the very first title, written by Peggy Parish and illustrated by Fritz Siebel, that I picked up at my library is not the one pictured. Recently read this to my daughter, and I almost forgot how much I enjoyed these books as a child. "Please dust the furniture and dress the chicken." Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 10-Book Box Set Herman Parish, Lynne Avril Sign Me Up Get the latest sneak peeks, special offers, and more from HarperCollins Children's Books!