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Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) — Content Guide for Parents

By Herman ParishHarperCollins and Blackstone Publishing2019-09-03ISBN 97810940248371 pages
Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2)

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Product Description
MP3 CD Format
It's a piece of cake!
Amelia Bedelia + Good Friends = Super Fun Stories to Read and Share
The second book in a new arc in the bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and her friends! Are Amelia Bedelia and her friends barking up the wrong tree? Recess just got super exciting. Amelia Bedelia and her friends are on the playground when they hear a strange noise coming from a nearby tree. It's a tiny kitten stuck on a high branch! It's up to Amelia Bedelia and her friends to figure out how to rescue the kitten and, once they do, to find the little cat a purr-fect new home!
A funny chapter book series about friendship perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Clementine. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963! Includes ''Two Ways to Say It,'' Amelia Bedelia's guide to the idioms used in the story.
About the Author
Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The lovable, literal-minded housekeeper has been a member of his family ever since. Herman is now the author of many books about Amelia Bedelia as well. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on humorous situations and friendships without any depiction of physical violence. No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and designed to be enjoyable for children, without any frightening elements.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on humorous situations and friendships without any depiction of physical violence.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and designed to be enjoyable for children, without any frightening elements.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. While there are diverse characters, race is not a central theme or plot element.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The language used is suitable for early readers, focusing on simple vocabulary.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions or narratives related to environmental issues.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content present in the book. The narrative is appropriate for children and does not include any explicit sexual themes.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have gender roles?

    The book has been noted for featuring stereotyped gender roles, which may reflect traditional expectations. This aspect has been pointed out in reviews, indicating that the portrayal of gender roles is somewhat outdated.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series) (The Amelia Bedelia and Friends Series, 2) have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features characters who identify as bisexual and lesbian, indicating an inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes. Specifically, three of the four best friends identify as bisexual, and one as lesbian, which is a notable aspect of the narrative.