Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #9: Amelia Bedelia on the Job - Hardcover

Parish, Herman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062334131 ISBN 13: 9780062334138

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2016

Synopsis

In the ninth chapter book in the New York Times–bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia and her friends at school explore different jobs and careers and think about what they want to be when they grow up! Amelia Bedelia is especially curious about her own father’s line of work. If he spends the day pitching to a client, does that mean he plays a lot of baseball?

The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for fans of Judy Moody and Ivy + Bean. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Amelia Bedelia has no idea what she wants to be when she grows up. She just wants to have fun with her friends at recess, not think about the future. But when Amelia Bedelia’s teacher tells the class that they’ll be studying careers and occupations at school, Amelia Bedelia is surprised to discover:

1. Her father works in a park.
2. Bean counters don’t use actual beans.
3. It’s a challenge to think outside the box.
4. She loves drawing paychecks!

Amelia Bedelia learns that when it comes to the future, the sky’s the limit. And her ideas will take her everywhere!

Meet Amelia Bedelia

The 10 best things about Amelia Bedelia:

1. She’s funny
2. She’s brave
3. She’s a good friend
4. She loves to read
5. She’ll try anything
6. She makes really good cookies
7. She takes things literally
8. She never gives up
9. She loves her family
10. She always helps out

About the Author:

Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Lynne Avril has illustrated all the stories about young Amelia Bedelia. The artist lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0062334131
• ISBN 13: 9780062334138
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Avril Lynne