Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Book 2) [Hardcover]

Peggy Parish (Author), Wallace Tripp (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: I Can Read Book 2

The Grizzlies are one player short for their big game when who steps in but everyone's favorite house-keeper, Amelia Bedelia. Always cheerful, always literal-minded, Amelia Bedelia brings new meanings to tagging a player out and stealing bases, but her unorthodox plays may just save the day. Recolored by the original illustrator, perennial favorite Amelia Bedelia is ready to play ball!

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About the Author

Peggy Parish wrote many popular books for children, several featuring her most famous character, Amelia Bedelia, who first appeared in 1963. Peggy Parish died in November 1988.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (January 18, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060267003
• ISBN-13: 978-0060267001
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for Adults and Children Alike, April 3, 2001

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K. Downey (Atmore, AL) - See all my reviews

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

As a child, I read many Amelia Bedelia books and never tired of them. As an adult, I am looking forward to sharing so many of the stories with my own child. The fact that Amelia takes everything so literally allows for countless scenarios which children (and adults) will find hilarious. Whether "stealing home plate" or "dressing the turkey," Amelia always surprises and delights. Children will be begging parents to read these stories again and again. We can all use good, clean humor in our lives. The time to instill that love of laughter should begin in childhood, and the Amelia Bedelia books will certainly delight children everywhere.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Baseball Book, August 9, 2001

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Tonya Cabral (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

I came across this book while looking for books about baseball for my preschooler. Not much to choose from in this niche market, but this book is a hit! My son thinks it's funny when Amelia Bedelia "steals the bases" and "runs home". Wish there were more books like this!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great travel CD, July 25, 2005

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K. Bauer (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia Book and CD (I Can Read Book 2) (Audio CD)

We took a trip through 4 states and had purchased 5 sets of books on CD. They all worked out great. We put them in our portable DVD player w/double headset jacks and 2 of us could listen at the same time. We laughed together at how silly Amelia Bedelia can be. Great purchases with many years of enjoyment left in them.