Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (Hardcover)

by Herman Parish (Author), Lynn Sweat (Illustrator) "When Amelia Bedelia arrived for work, she could not believe her eyes..." (more)
Key Phrases: Amelia Bedelia, Cousin Alcolu

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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2–The literal maid returns, treating readers to more mishaps and misadventures. It is autumn, and the Rogerses have decorated for Halloween. When Amelia Bedelia arrives for work, she thinks that someone has vandalized the house. Once she learns that the family is having a party, she gets into the swing of things by cracking (breaking) a window and adding leaves to the dining-room table. As darkness falls, the festivities begin. After partaking of the gruesome refreshments, the costume contest is held, but no one can find Amelia Bedelia. Finally, it's revealed that she's been there all along–dressed as a scarecrow. Sweat's amusing watercolor-and-pen illustrations add to the zaniness of the story. Funny signs abound, from the tombstones on the lawn to the descriptions of the gruesome goodies. The costumes that Amelia Bedelia creates for the children are amusing and easy to duplicate. The illustrations extend the wordplay and help beginning readers understand the story. This reader is excellent for children ready for the challenge of learning the difference in meaning between such words as "which" and "witch," visually and semantically. A happy haunting with Amelia Bedelia where the laughs outweigh the screams.–Linda Staskus, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma, OH
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Product Description
You Are Invited to Go Batty with Amelia Bedelia! What: Party When: Halloween Who: Amelia Bedelia and Friends No RSVP necessary -- just open this book for tricks (and treats) galore!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books; 1st Scholastic Printing, September 2004 edition (September 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060518936
• ISBN-13: 978-0060518936
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,440,797 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 5 year old read and loved this book!, September 8, 2007

By	maggie (napa, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

As a beginning reader my 5 3/4 year old found this book easy to read! She loved the story, and it took her only 4 nights to read it. She loved the surprises on each page, and couldn't wait to find out what happened!

5.0 out of 5 stars Trick or Treat, Amelia Bedelia style!, February 7, 2008

By	J. Arena (Williamsburg, VA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (Library Binding)

Halloween is crazy enough, but how much crazier can it get when cellebrated by Amelia Bedelia?

Sweet, sincere, and helpful to the limit, Amelia is going to assist the Rogers family entertain for the holiday. To be sure, she will follow directions to the letter, and put a decidedly new spin on one of our favorite days.

Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia is a sweet treat that belongs in your child's bag of tricks!

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Amelia Bedelia Book, This Time - Halloween! , October 13, 2007

By	Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

I can't say I'm the biggest Amelia Bedelia fan, but I teach ESOL students and many, just love Amelia Bedelia! They see themselves as Amelia Bedelia as they go through their English language learning and feel they make the same mistakes as Amelia does in understanding people at times. It allows them to laugh at themselves while seeing someone else go through things they have done or misunderstood at one time or another. The series is joy for them at this level of reading and remember fondly after.