(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Amelia Bedelia is bummed to be spending the summer at camp instead of lazing at home. But she befriends her cabin-mates, learns how to build a fire, stargazes, and surprises herself by having fun. Her literal (mis)interpretations of words often feel forced, though graduates of the easy readers should find this latest chapter-book entry appealing. Lively black-and-white illustrations break up the accessible text.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Amelia panics during career week: she doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up (Job). Amelia is excited to be flower girl in Aunt Mary's upcoming nuptials--but will the wedding be called off (Knot)? As usual, Amelia's amusing literal-minded shtick takes precedent over plotting, but graduates of the easy readers will appreciate this accessible illustrated chapter-book series. Review covers these Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books titles: Amelia Bedelia on the Job and Amelia Bedelia Ties the Knot.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Amelia panics during career week: she doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up (Job). Amelia is excited to be flower girl in Aunt Mary's upcoming nuptials--but will the wedding be called off (Knot)? As usual, Amelia's amusing literal-minded shtick takes precedent over plotting, but graduates of the easy readers will appreciate this accessible illustrated chapter-book series. Review covers these Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books titles: Amelia Bedelia on the Job and Amelia Bedelia Ties the Knot.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Despite her penchant for being too literal, Amelia makes friends wherever she goes: whether taking dance classes, exploring the neighborhood, or going on vacation. Fans of the easy readers who are ready for more challenging fare will enjoy these sixth, seventh, and eighth installments. The plots are flimsy but diverting; lively black-and-white drawings capture the series' lighthearted tone. Review covers these Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books titles: Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up, Amelia Bedelia Dances Off, and Amelia Bedelia Sets Sail.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Despite her penchant for being too literal, Amelia makes friends wherever she goes: whether taking dance classes, exploring the neighborhood, or going on vacation. Fans of the easy readers who are ready for more challenging fare will enjoy these sixth, seventh, and eighth installments. The plots are flimsy but diverting; lively black-and-white drawings capture the series' lighthearted tone. Review covers these Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books titles: Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up, Amelia Bedelia Dances Off, and Amelia Bedelia Sets Sail.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Despite her penchant for being too literal, Amelia makes friends wherever she goes: whether taking dance classes, exploring the neighborhood, or going on vacation. Fans of the easy readers who are ready for more challenging fare will enjoy these sixth, seventh, and eighth installments. The plots are flimsy but diverting; lively black-and-white drawings capture the series' lighthearted tone. Review covers these Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books titles: Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up, Amelia Bedelia Dances Off, and Amelia Bedelia Sets Sail.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Amelia turns her attention to sports as she prepares for the school Greek Games in this fifth chapter book about the young Amelia Bedelia. Parish uses every opportunity to play with language, so plot and character development are slight, but the silly wordplay and Amelia's literal interpretations will be familiar to fans of the picture books and easy readers. Lively black-and-white illustrations break up the text. An inexpensive paper-over-board edition is also available.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Amelia Bedelia misses the class field trip to the zoo, so she organizes a backyard zoo with her classmates' pets. In this fourth installment about the young Amelia Bedelia, literal interpretation of idioms and wordplay take second place to the plot, making it more successful as a chapter book than previous entries but less closely related to the original picture books.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. These first two illustrated chapter books featuring a young Amelia Bedelia give readers a glimpse of the beloved character as a child. Wanting a bicycle, Amelia undertakes unsuccessful but mildly humorous moneymaking schemes (Business) and then meticulously chooses a new puppy (Unleashed). Amelia's childhood blunders are less endearing than her originals--in part because her parents are involved but make no effort to guide her. Review covers these Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book titles: Amelia Bedelia Means Business and Amelia Bedelia Unleashed.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 1-3 Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books series. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. These first two illustrated chapter books featuring a young Amelia Bedelia give readers a glimpse of the beloved character as a child. Wanting a bicycle, Amelia undertakes unsuccessful but mildly humorous moneymaking schemes (Business) and then meticulously chooses a new puppy (Unleashed). Amelia's childhood blunders are less endearing than her originals--in part because her parents are involved but make no effort to guide her. Review covers these Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book titles: Amelia Bedelia Means Business and Amelia Bedelia Unleashed.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth