You Need to Read: Amelia Bedelia

Amelia Bedelia is the famously over-literal housemaid who is always getting herself into hilarious mishaps - like the time she thought a wedding shower meant the guests got an actual shower...with a hose! Here are some books to make Amelia smile and help her through her often confusing days:

When Amelia wants to read about someone else who gets mixed up on the job-

Vinny Gets a Job

By Terry Brodner

New York, NY: Aladdin, 2020. Picture Book.

Vinny is a pup who takes everything literally, so when he decides to try and get a job - chaos ensues! A charming illustrated map of Vinny's neighborhood allows the reader to follow along with Vinny as he comically attempts a multitude of professions.

A guidebook for Amelia when she gets confused about things that happen around the house-

In Every House, on Every Street

Written by Jess Hitchman

Illustrated by Lili La Baleine

Wilton, Connecticut: Tiger Tales, 2019. Picture Book.

Viewed through the lens of powerful familial love, this is an everyday look at simple household activities covering everything from chores to mealtime.

When Amelia wants to draw something besides the drapes-

How to Draw: Easy Techniques and Step-by-Step Drawings for Kids

By Aaria Baid

Emeryville, California: Rockridge Press, 2019. Informational.

A comprehensive guide that covers a wide range of projects including step-by-step instructions for hand lettering, creating optical illusions, and illustration.

To inspire Amelia with simple baking ideas beyond her perfect lemon meringue pie-

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs

By Molly Birnbaum

Naperville, Illinois: Sourcebooks eXplore, 2019. Informational.

Covering a variety of recipes, ranging from breads to cookies and cakes, this cookbook makes it easy to wow your friends and family with your culinary prowess!

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Review: Faker

Faker By Gordon Korman New York: Scholastic Press, 2024. Fiction. 214 pages. 12-year-old Trey is used to starting over at a new school -- he has the routine perfectly memorized: make new friends, introduce his dad to the wealthy parents of his new friends, and "Houdini" themselves out of there before they get caught running their latest scam. Trey's dad is a master con artist, and Trey has just been promoted to full-partner. Their new scheme for the next big score brings them to the affluent suburb of Boxelder, TN where Trey's dad has cooked up a fake electric car company for investors to buy into. The only problem is that Trey is starting to grow tired of moving around and never putting down roots, especially after forming a fast friendship with Logan and developing a crush on Kaylee, a socially conscious girl in his class. As Trey longs for a normal life, is there any way he can convince his dad to get out of the family business? Gordon Korman is a perennial favorit...

Review: Umami

Umami By Jacob Grant New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. Picture Book. Umami is a little penguin who is sick of eating the same thing everyday, cold fish --ugh! She becomes determined to find new foods and flavors, so Umami begins a journey across the sea in search of something different to eat. She reaches a place with a plethora of delicious options, and tries bitter, sweet, sour, and foods with umami (just like her name!) among others. Umami decides to bring all these delicious new flavors back for the other penguins to try in a feast. But, will the other penguins enjoy this new experience? Filled with charm and humor, Umami is a diverse romp through a universal experience --am I willing to try something new? What will it be like? The idea of trying new foods and flavors make it especially relatable, and the appealing illustrations will have many readers ready to hop out on a culinary adventure. A humorous and sweet ending, caps off this delig...

Five Faves: Easy Readers of 2024

Hello world! I know you have been anticipating the release of this list all year... my favorite easy readers! Whether they're funny or sweet, these titles are all great for kids taking their first steps for reading. So without further ado...here are my five favorite easy readers of 2024. Lone Wolf Goes to School Written by Kiah Thomas Illustrated by K-Fai Steele New York: Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 2024. Easy Reader. Lone wolf would spend all of his time alone if he could. Unfortunately, he has to go to school with the "snotty" kids, and even when he leaves school there's people at the beach, on the mountains, and at the movie theater. What's a wolf to do? Invite them all to a party at his house and then leave so that all the places he wants to be are empty, of course! If you're looking for a moralistic read-aloud that will teach the virtues of making friends so that you aren't lonely, you should definitely look elsewhere. However, if you're loo...

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