Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #1: Amelia Bedelia Means Business

Name: Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #1: Amelia Bedelia Means Business
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (2179 reviews)
Author: Herman Parish

by Herman Parish

Contemporary Fiction Childrens

4.6 (2,179)

4.6 stars from 2,179 reviews. Top 78% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jul 7, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You loved Ivy and Bean or Magic Tree House as a kid and want to share that same silly, page-turning energy with your own children.
You enjoy wordplay and puns, and you want a book that makes kids laugh out loud rather than just smile politely.
You're looking for chapter books with illustrations on every page to help reluctant readers build confidence without feeling babyish.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer realistic, grounded stories without slapstick humour or exaggerated situations.
You find repeated misunderstandings tiresome rather than funny.
You want deeper character development or emotional stakes beyond a child wanting a new bike.

About this book

Amelia Bedelia makes her chapter book debut in this New York Times bestseller. Young Amelia Bedelia wants a new bicycle, and her parents will split the cost with her—so she needs to earn money. She decides to start her own business, but her literal interpretation of instructions leads to comedic situations. She's told to "step on" a customer's pie, runs a lemonade stand at a car dealership, and takes every figure of speech literally. The book features short, fast-paced chapters with black-and-white illustrations by Lynne Avril on every page. It includes relatable school moments and a rivalry with a new girl named Suzanne that may develop into friendship. The story combines silly situations and wordplay typical of the Amelia Bedelia character. Designed for early chapter-book readers, this first book in the series offers humor and illustrations to build reading confidence.

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Currently around #14K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 30% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 2,179 reviews

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