Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia, a classic children’s character! The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers.

In Amelia Bedelia Under the Weather, Amelia Bedelia wakes up feeling, well, under the weather! But with a little rest, some delicious chicken soup, and a lot of love, Amelia Bedelia is soon as right as rain! More than thirty-five million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963.

Amelia Bedelia is feeling under the weather. While it rains cats and dogs outside, Amelia Bedelia is stuck in bed with a fever. She passes the time by learning all about weather around the world. And with a lot of rest and a big bowl of Mrs. Adams’s chicken soup, Amelia Bedelia will be back on her feet soon.

A Level 1 I Can Read beginning reading book featuring the childhood of America’s favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia! Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

What happens when America’s most literal-minded friend feels under the weather?

• Funny Wordplay and Idioms: Laugh along as Amelia Bedelia wonders why it’s raining cats and dogs and worries about having a bug in her stomach.
• Vocabulary Building: Grow your child’s vocabulary as Amelia Bedelia deciphers expressions like ‘under the weather’ and ‘right as rain’.
• Level 1 Beginning Reader: Perfect for new readers with its simple sentences, familiar words, and supportive structure that builds confidence.
• A Gentle Story About Feeling Sick: A comforting and humorous take on a sick day, complete with chicken soup from a kind neighbor, Mrs. Adams.