Amelia Bedelia's Masterpiece (I Can Read Book 2 Series)

by Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat (Illustrator)

Overview

When Amelia Bedelia goes to the art museum, she meets Art, helps Drew draw, and busts a bust. She also foils a theft, bakes a cake, and saves the day. Is there anything Amelia Bedelia can't do?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060843557
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	06/26/2007
Series:	Amelia Bedelia Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Lexile:	340L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Lynn Sweat has illustrated many Amelia Bedelia books, including Go West, Amelia Bedelia! He and his wife live in Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

Fans of the housekeeper who takes everything literally will enjoy this story of Amelia Bedelia's trip to the art museum. There is a great deal here for Amelia to misconstrue, and there is much fun for the reader as problems involving priceless art, are created and solved, and, of course, the word "priceless" causes misunderstandings and the word "worthless" adds to the confusion. Amelia's head is spinning as she meets the director of the Museum named Art and a young artist named Drew. With her penchant for tidiness, Amelia cleans up a messy scene she comes upon thinking Art will appreciate her work. The scene, however, is a work of art titled Family Room and Amelia is chastised rather than praised. Later, however, Amelia saves the day and Drew is lauded for his talents, thanks to the little housekeeper. There is a lot of humor in her adventures in the museum, and she makes some pointed remarks about some of the "art" she sees on her outing. The result is a very amusing book.

Children's Literature - Carolyn Mott Ford