Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping (I Can Read Book 2 Series)

by Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Amelia Bedelia has never been camping in the great outdoors before. She's trying her best to do exactly as she's told, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with your bare hands isn't easy. As usual, the mixed-up housekeeper makes this camping trip one hugely entertaining adventure. This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

"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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060511067
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/15/2003
Series:	I Can Read Book 2 Series
Edition description:	HARPER
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	28,495
Product dimensions:	5.48(w) x 8.48(h) x 0.19(d)
Lexile:	110L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Peggy Parish was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina. Before moving to New York City, she taught school in the Panhandle country and in coal-mining areas. Her first job in New York City was with the Girl Scouts, and she now teaches the third grade at the Dalton School in Manhattan. Miss Parish is the author of several other books for children, including the popular Let's Be Indians.

Lynn Sweat has illustrated many Amelia Bedelia books, including Go West, Amelia Bedelia! He and his wife live in Connecticut.

Read an Excerpt

Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping
"Hurry up, Amelia Bedelia," called Mr. Rogers.

"I'm coming, I'm coming," said Amelia Bedelia.

"Did we get everything?" asked Mrs. Rogers.

"I would say so," said Amelia Bedelia.

"Good," said Mr. Rogers.

"It's time to hit the road."

"Hit the road?" asked Amelia Bedelia.

"All right." She picked up a stick.

And Amelia Bedelia hit the road.

"Stop that!" shouted Mr. Rogers.

"Get into the car."

Amelia Bedelia got into the car.

"I'm so excited," she said.

"I've never been camping."

"You will have fun," said Mrs. Rogers.

They rode for a long time.

Finally Mr. Rogers stopped the car.

"Wake up, Amelia Bedelia," said Mrs. Rogers. "This is it."

Amelia Bedelia looked all around.

"But where is the camp?" she asked.

"The camp is in the car," said Mr. Rogers.

"In the car!" said Amelia Bedelia.

Copyright ) 1985 by Margaret Parish Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping
. Copyright (c) by Peggy Parish . Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

Editorial Reviews

The literal-minded maid returns, accompanying her employers on a camping trip. When Mr. Rogers tells Amelia that it's time to hit the road, she does, with a stick. PW remarked that Parish's Read-Alone volume would ``send kids into gales of laughter.'' (68)

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