Although I think the language and themes are always age appropriate in Amelia Bedelia books, I just never find them to have a lot of substance. She's just a little too wacky for me. I think kids find the situational humor funny, but I'm also not sure they totally get some of the actions, jelly rolls, etc. I don't disapprove of Amelia Bedelia at all, but I think I'd choose a Frog and Toad book as an Easy Reader of Amelia. ( )

Mrs. Rogers gives Amelia Bedelia a list of chores to do around the house before their houseguest, Great-Aunt Myra comes to visit. Amelia Bedelia surprises with the way she twists around the list of chores. Mrs. Rogers is worried how Great-Aunt Myra will react to Amelia Bedelia different ways. This is a funny read for children.

A fun first easy reader. it is fun to see even how seemingly simple instructions can be misconstrued. This book is a great way to show how to be more precise in language and how important language is.

Great-Aunt Myra is coming for a visit and everything must be perfect when she arrives. So Amelia Bedelia stars doing a lot of things around the house and Mrs. Rogers is not too happy about it. Finally Great-Ant Myra arrives and she thinks that Ameilia Bedelia knows how to make anybody at home. It is a fun story for young readers.

Yes, we always enjoy Amelia's adventure's and in this volume, we find Mrs. Rodgers rushing about getting read for Great-Aunt Myra visit. As usual, she gives Amelia a list of things to do while she's out and about (make a jelly roll, strip the sheets, check Mr. Rodgers shirts) and off she goes fulfilling those requests in the absolutely literal way that only Amelia Bedelia can! Kids will be amused to no end as Amelia tries to roll jelly around on the counter and paints checks on Mr. Rodgers shirts...watch out for her spot removal...it's a doozy! Amelia Bedelia books are a fine way to introduce children to the concept that what we say isn't always EXACTLY what we mean! Great for read aloud stores for kids age 1-5 as well as a fine beginning reader book for ages 5-7. Kids of all ages will love the hilarity of how Amelia gets the job done! Another hit with my kids!! ( )