Lynne Avril

Young Amelia Bedelia literally and figuratively hits the trail while on a nature hike with her class. They wade in a stream with a boy named Wade, collect leaves for a nature table back at school and more in this funny, easier to read tale of a school-age Amelia Bedelia.

A kindhearted Amelia Bedelia with pigtails works as only she can to earn enough money to buy a new bicycle. Laughs follow the chaos of Amelia Bedelia's literal-mindedness in this first novel about her youthful entrepreneurial efforts.

Young Amelia has a great time at her first sleepover with Rose and other girls. Readers will laugh at Amelia's literal interpretations of familiar activities such as painting nails and toasting marshmallows.

Characters introduced in Amelia Bedelia Means Business appear again in this humorous adventure which started when Amelia Bedelia asked for a sibling and a neighbor lost her dog. This engaging novel stands alone.

After raking leaves, Amelia Bedelia and her granddad go to a farmer's market for apples to bake apple pies. Birds eat grandmother's large pie while it cools, but Amelia Bedelia's small one is perfect to share with everyone. A tasty apple pie recipe is included.