Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia

Description

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.

The doctor is out! But Amelia Bedelia is ready to help a crowd of grouchy patients. Along the way she doses out some of the best medicine of all — laughter, of course!

“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

Prescription

Date: A hot day in August.

For: Young readers.

Symptoms: Dr. Horton’s office is full of waiting patients. The doctor is delayed. The patients’ patience is running out. Nurse Ames needs help!

Treatment: Amelia Bedelia, helper par excellence, who solves all problems, even if she creates new ones along the way!

Recommendation: Open this book, turn the pages, and get ready to laugh at Amelia Bedelia’s latest literal misinterpretations, medical style!

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