Fritz Siebel – illustratör

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own.This exciting story about a procession of animals chasing a fly, is pacy and ideal for encouraging even ‘non-reading’ children to read. This Green Back Book will boost the confidence of children who have just started to read on their own.Perfect for encouraging children to read!

Amelia Bedelia was first published in 1963. 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. "No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language-and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."-The New York Times Book Review Supports the Common Core State Standards

A full-color, paperback, Level 2 I Can Read bind-up featuring four classic and bestselling stories: Amelia Bedelia; Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower; Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia; and Come Back, Amelia Bedelia. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold 60 million copies. Long may she reign!Learn to read with 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 and charming housekeeper. Dress the chicken, Amelia Bedelia! Can you prune the hedge? File those papers, Amelia Bedelia! And steal that base! Amelia Bedelia, would you please make a jelly roll?Be careful what you ask of Amelia Bedelia—she always does exactly what she’s told to do. If things get a bit mixed up, well, that's okay. When Amelia Bedelia is involved, everything always turns out perfectly in the end.This Level 2 I Can Read paperback bind-up includes Amelia Bedelia; Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower; Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia; and Come Back, Amelia Bedelia. It is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need encouragement and support. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, language play, and laugh-out-loud humor of the Amelia Bedelia books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong." —The New York Times Book Review