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Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture — Content Guide for Parents

By Herman ParishHarperCollins2019-10-08ISBN 978006293526732 pages
Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture

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

About this book

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years. And it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! 

In this funny I Can Read story, Amelia Bedelia gets ready to smile for the camera on school picture day.

This Level 1 I Can Read series featuring Amelia Bedelia as a child proves that a picture is worth a thousand words and will inspire newly independent readers to read, laugh, and expand their vocabularies. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence present in the book. The narrative focuses on humorous misunderstandings and light-hearted situations involving the character Amelia Bedelia, making it suitable for young readers. No scary content in the book. The story is designed to be fun and engaging for children, focusing on Amelia Bedelia's antics during picture day without any frightening elements.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have violence?

    No violence present in the book. The narrative focuses on humorous misunderstandings and light-hearted situations involving the character Amelia Bedelia, making it suitable for young readers.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is designed to be fun and engaging for children, focusing on Amelia Bedelia's antics during picture day without any frightening elements.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other titles in the series and discussions about the author but do not indicate any religious practices or themes in 'Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture'.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book's narrative. The search results mention that some parents feel the series has outdated vocabulary and settings, but race is not a central theme in this title.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and aligns with the light-hearted, humorous tone of the series.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or discussions related to climate within 'Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture'.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The story is aimed at early readers and centers around school picture day, with no references to sexual themes or situations.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have gender roles?

    The book features stereotypical gender roles as part of its humor, but it does not actively discuss or critique these roles. The focus is on Amelia's literal interpretations rather than a thematic exploration of gender.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book 'Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture'. Search results mention other books in the series that include LGBTQ+ characters, but these do not pertain to this specific title.

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