Amelia Bedelia Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia Friends The Cat's Meow by Herman Parish, Lynne Avril
Published by Greenwillow Books on September 3, 2019
ISBN: 0062935216
Pages: 160
Genres: Adventure
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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This cute chapter book was written by the nephew of Peggy Parish, who wrote the first books about Amelia Bedelia. 

 This cute first chapter book starts off with a challenge from their science teacher to “think outside of the box” and invent and create something to move marbles.  Of course, Amelia thinks she has to literally be standing outside of a box to start her assignment. The story continues with a delightful discovery of a kitten and Amelia and her friends trying to rescue and then find a home for their new little friend. The end of the book has short cat facts and Amelia “translations”, such as “cat got your tongue” actually means “why aren’t you talking?”

 I really enjoyed this book.  True to the original character of Amelia Bedelia, this first chapter book has simple illustrations on almost every page, and short chapters with large print words to make reading more enticing to beginners.

 Reviewed By Irene Hall, Witherle Memorial Public Library, Castine