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Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly — Content Guide for Parents

By Herman ParishHarperCollinsPublishers2021ISBN 9780062962065160 pages
Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly

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

About this book



Celebrate the holidays with Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia, her friends, and her family enjoy some scary (and sweet) fun in this haunting Halloween edition. This chapter book is an excellent choice for children who are ready to read independently, and is terrific for building vocabulary and social and emotional learning. Includes a recipe, a special Amelia Bedelia mask, and a craft project to make at home!

It's Amelia Bedelia's new friend Candy's first Halloween since coming to Oak Tree Elementary. But when Amelia Bedelia tells her new friend how spooktacular it will be--decorations on almost every house and store, the costume parade, the pumpkin carving contest--Candy seems unimpressed.

Then Amelia Bedelia tells her about the Haunted Hayride at Seven Gables Farms, and Candy is convinced. But what happens when the Haunted Hayride is cancelled Will Amelia Bedelia come up with a plan to save Halloween for her friends old and new

A humorous and not-too-scary story, plenty of misunderstandings, tons of thrills, and a festive package make this an ideal gift book for newly independent readers and storytime sharing.

Amelia Bedelia has been making readers laugh since 1963, when the first Amelia Bedelia book was published. Now you can meet the young Amelia Bedelia. Come join the fun!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on humorous misunderstandings and light-hearted situations typical of the Amelia Bedelia series, which are age-appropriate for children. The book features some scary elements appropriate for a Halloween theme, such as spooky fun and light-hearted scares. However, these elements are designed to be entertaining rather than genuinely frightening.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on humorous misunderstandings and light-hearted situations typical of the Amelia Bedelia series, which are age-appropriate for children.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have scary content?

    The book features some scary elements appropriate for a Halloween theme, such as spooky fun and light-hearted scares. However, these elements are designed to be entertaining rather than genuinely frightening.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference discussions about the character and series but do not indicate any religious practices or themes in the narrative.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to race as a central theme.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is straightforward and suitable for young readers, with no inappropriate language noted in the search results.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to environmental issues or climate activism.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any references to sexual themes or content within the story.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have gender roles?

    The book reflects traditional gender roles through the character of Amelia Bedelia, who is portrayed in a domestic role. However, it does not actively critique or promote these roles but rather presents them in a humorous context.

  • Does Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results do not provide any relevant content related to LGBTQ+ themes in 'Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly'.