Amelia Bedelia by the Yard

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!

Amelia Bedelia’s parents are holding a yard sale—but Amelia Bedelia loves playing in her yard, and she doesn’t want to sell it! Luckily, her mother promises they will only sell things in the yard. When one neighbor wishes she could buy the flowers, Amelia Bedelia fetches a shovel to dig some up. After all, a yard will always grow back!

The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. Amelia Bedelia by the Yard is a Level 1 I Can Read book, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. More than 35 million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963!

What happens when the most literal-minded girl in town helps with a yard sale?
Literal-Minded Humor: Find out why Amelia Bedelia thinks a "yard sale" means selling the lawn and why she brings a shovel when a neighbor wants to buy the flowers!Learn to Read Fun: Designed for newly independent readers, this story helps children practice sounding out new words and sentences in a hilarious context.Simple Language for Kids: With basic vocabulary and short, simple sentences, it’s the perfect confidence-booster for kids just starting their reading journey.A Timeless, Beloved Character: Introduce a new generation to the funny, kind-hearted girl who has been a reader favorite for more than fifty years.