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Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia

Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia

Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
64
Published
1978
Language
English

Synopsis

Amelia Bedelia, known for her literal interpretations, finds herself in a pickle when she has to play baseball. With no understanding of the game's rules, her antics on the field lead to hilarious misunderstandings. Join Amelia Bedelia as she tries her best to 'play ball' in her own unique way.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedWhimsical
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile Humor

Authors

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Peggy Parish

Peggy Parish was born in Manning, South Carolina. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of South Carolina. After graduation, she visited her brother in Kentucky, and was persuaded to try teaching. She began by teaching creative dancing to young children. Later she moved to Oklahoma where she taught both third grade and dance, and she produced community shows. She then moved to New York and got a job teaching dance to third-graders in a progressive experimental sch...

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Wallace Tripp

Wallace Tripp is the creator behind the beloved Amelia Bedelia books. He brought us the literal-minded housekeeper who hilariously misunderstands instructions, making him a master of children's humor. His work is a go-to for giggles and a gentle introduction to wordplay for young readers.