Amelia Bedelia Gets a Break

Name: Amelia Bedelia Gets a Break
ISBN: 9780062658890

by Herman Parish

Subject: Humorous Stories
Age: 3-5 years
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Size: 16.0 cm × 23.4 cm
ISBN: 9780062658890

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia!

The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. In Amelia Bedelia Gets a Break, Amelia Bedelia is put in charge of caring for her class hamster over a school vacation. But Amelia Bedelia gets more than she bargained for when the hamster goes missing!

Amelia Bedelia is left in charge of her class pet—a hamster named Harry—over school break, and she’s excited to learn all about caring for an animal. But when Harry goes missing, Amelia Bedelia is upset. Her friends Dawn and Clay help her search the house and make “lost pet” signs, but it seems hopeless, until Amelia Bedelia puts herself in Harry’s shoes and finds him hiding in her favorite spot in the house.

A Level 1 I Can Read book featuring the childhood of America’s favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia. More than thirty-five million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963!

Can Amelia Bedelia solve the mystery of the missing hamster?

A Furry Friendship Story: When Harry the hamster disappears, Amelia Bedelia’s friends Dawn and Clay are right there to help her make posters and search the house.Literal Humor: Classic Amelia Bedelia wordplay that will have new readers giggling as she takes everything literally.First Pet Responsibility: A gentle introduction to the excitement and worry that comes with caring for a very small, very sneaky class pet.Beginning Reader Support: With simple sentences and familiar words, this Level 1 I Can Read book helps build confidence for kids eager to read on their own.

About the creators

Herman ParishAuthor

Herman Parish (1953-2024) was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Peggy Parish wrote twelve books in the series before she passed away in 1988. The interest of educators and the enthusiasm of young readers prompted Herman Parish to continue the character in 1995 with his first book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia. Herman Parish went on to add more than forty books to the series, carrying on Amelia Bedelia’s adventures as a housekeeper in books such as the bestselling Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm. Additionally, Herman Parish broke new ground by portraying Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Young Amelia is featured in picture books for the youngest children, I Can Read Level 1 beginning readers, and a series of chapter books. Sixty million copies later, Amelia Bedelia is a beloved character for readers young and old.

Lynne AvrilIllustrator

Lynne Avril is a painter and illustrator, best known for her work on the young Amelia Bedelia book series, written by Herman Parish. She has illustrated well over 100 books in her career. As a painter, her works are visual journals of her life, reflecting thoughts, travels, and music (she’s a bass player too!). Lynne Avril grew up in Montana and got her BA in art from the University of Montana, and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

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What reviewers said

Praise for the young Amelia Bedelia series: “Parish has turned the clock back, making Amelia Bedelia young again and giving a new generation of readers the opportunity to enjoy her humor and self-confidence.”

Amelia Bedelia Gets a Break

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