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! 

In this funny I Can Read story, Amelia Bedelia gets ready to smile for the camera on school picture day.

This Level 1 I Can Read series featuring Amelia Bedelia as a child proves that a picture is worth a thousand words and will inspire newly independent readers to read, laugh, and expand their vocabularies. 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.

The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!

What happens when the photographer gets the flu on Picture Day?

• Level 1 Reader: Perfect for kids starting to read on their own, with short sentences and simple, familiar words to build confidence.
• Silly Mix-Ups: Laugh along as Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally in this hilarious school story.
• Creative Problem Solving: When Picture Day is canceled, Amelia Bedelia comes up with a clever and artistic way to save the day for her friends.
• Vocabulary Builder: Kids will love learning new words and understanding funny phrases right alongside Amelia Bedelia.