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Description edit
Amelia Bedelia is a housekeeper who takes her instructions quite literally. Reading the list of chores that her employer has left her, Amelia begins with "Dust the furniture." How odd, Amelia thinks to herself. "At my house we undust the furniture." Nonetheless, she dutifully locates the... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Amelia Bedelia: housekeeper who takes her instructions quite literally
- Mrs. Rogers: the lady of the house
- Mr. Rogers: the man of the house
Quotes edit
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“"At my house we undust the furniture." Nonetheless, she dutifully locates the "Dusting Powder" in the bathroom, and proceeds to sprinkle it all over the living-room furniture and floor.”
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“Amelia Bedelia got some scissors. She snipped a little here and she snipped a little there.”
First Sentence edit
"Oh, Amelia Bedelia, your first day of work, and I can't be here.
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This book is in An I Can Read Book. (publisher series)
This is book 244 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Swimmy, and followed by Los Suenos del Sapo (The Dreams of the Toad).
This book is in Amelia Bedelia. (community list)
This book is in Great Series for Young Children. (community list)
This is book 10 of 25 in All-Time Favorite Children's Books. (community list)
Preceded by Corduroy, and followed by Are You My Mother?.
This is book 1 of 12 in Amelia Bedelia (Original Series by Peggy Parish). (standard series)
Followed by Thank You, Amelia Bedelia.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Peggy Parish (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Fritz Siebel (Illustrator) - Original
- Yanitzia Canetti
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1963
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 64
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1963
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 64
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( P ) › Parish, Peggy
- Books › Children's Books › Early Reader Series › I Can Read Books › Level 2 (Paperback)
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Humorous
- Books › Children's Books › Early Reader Series › Amelia Bedelia
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8
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