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!

Amelia Bedelia loves her school. Her whole class gets along—except when it rains. Then they split into two groups—the Puddle Jumpers and the Puddle Stompers. Both clubs ask Amelia Bedelia to join, but she doesn’t want to choose between her friends. Oh, no! Luckily Amelia Bedelia finds a solution that makes a big splash with everyone. The childhood adventures of America’s favorite housekeeper will keep newly independent readers laughing, reading, and expanding their vocabularies!

Amelia Bedelia Joins the Club is a Level 1 I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

What makes this the perfect story for building reading confidence?

• I Can Read Level 1: Simple sentences, familiar words, and playful illustrations make this the ideal book for children learning to sound out words on their own.
• A Heartwarming Friendship Story: When the class splits into Puddle Jumpers and Puddle Stompers, Amelia Bedelia has to find a way to play with everyone without choosing sides.
• Social-Emotional Learning: A gentle and funny story that explores themes of inclusivity, navigating peer pressure, and finding creative solutions where everyone wins.
• Laugh-Out-Loud Humor: Young readers will giggle at Amelia Bedelia’s silly mix-ups and literal-minded charm, keeping them engaged from the first page to the last.