Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia

Amelia Bedelia #7

by Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat (Illustrator)

Housemaid Amelia is sent to school principal with message that teacher will be late, but Mr Carter mistakenly gives her list for substitute teacher. Call the roll. Sing a song. Run, run, run. Plant bulbs. She buys lightbulbs, and screws up all the list. For math, she takes them home for a bushel of apples. Her surprise makes everybody happy at the end.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Humor, School, Classics, Juvenile

56 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Peggy Parish was the author of the children's story series Amelia Bedelia. The series was continued, after her sudden death from an aneurysm, by her nephew Herman Parish. Peggy attended the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

Herman honored Peggy's life in his book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia, by writing in its dedication: "For Peggy Parish, the real Amelia Bedelia."

-Wikipedia

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun book in this wonderful series - AB subs for a teached in grade school...and even though she has no real lesson plan the children learn that kindness and trying your best is always the way to become a better you - nice for a small child that may be having problems learning.

[Kaethe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the PandBat's homework. I'm not sure if he's supposed to be reading it all himself, but 54 pages is still a bit daunting, so the Possum and I took turns reading with him. If the reading goes too slowly, because of sounding out words and so forth, he starts to lose track of the plot and the humor.

Plus, reading aloud is a skill I'd like both of the Offspring to develop.

[Halah · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG AMELIA BEDELIA !!!

[Loraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once again the zany Amelia Bedelia is up to her high jinx. This time she goes to the elementary school to deliver a message to the principal and ends up subbing in a classroom. The children, of course, have a delightful time with Amelia Bedelia's usual mix-up of homonyms.

This is a level 4 beginning chapter book appropriate for advanced beginning readers. Could also be used with 2nd or 3rd graders to discuss homonyms.

[Julia Roque · Rating 2 out of 5]

Amelia Bedelia is at it again this time Mrs. Rogers asks her to go down to the school and tell them that the new teacher will be late. When she arrives the school mistakes her as the new teacher. She looks at the list of things to do and starts checking off the items in the complete wrong way of course. Simple things like "call roll" she yells a bread dinner roll. She ends up taking the kids home to her house and Mr. rogers comes home to see Amelia with the children literally counting apples for their math problems. The theme of this book I think is that unexpected outcomes can from situations. Amelia totally messed up there day at school and did everything on the list wrong but in the end the kids all had fun and the real teacher compliments her work and even invites her back. I give this book only two stars because in the end Amelia doesn't really accomplish anything except making sweet treats for everyone. I think this book should show kids that it is okay if you mess up that in the end things work out but this book just does not do that. I don't particularly enjoy these books and I think there are better ones out there with a similar message

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This version is Level 4, for grades 2 and 3.

Mrs. Rogers calls Amelia and asks her to go to the school to let the principal know the new teacher will be arriving late. When Amelia gets there, the principal thanks her but is a bit confused. He thinks Amelia is the new teacher and he gives her the list of things to do, takes her to the class and heads back to his office.

Amelia Bedelia steps up to the challenge and the kids have a fabulous day doing so many things they never imagined doing. For example, reading time was done out loud - everyone reading at the same time. Painting pictures involved taking pictures off of the walls and painting them. When math time rolled around, Amelia takes the whole class to Mr. Roger's house to use real apples for the problems.

I am and will always be a fan of Peggy Parish's lovable character, Amelia Bedelia. This book is no exception. Humorous books keep kids and adults reading

[Edward Sojuwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's Amelia Bedelia's first teaching job, one given her by Mrs Rogers, the woman AB works for. Big mistake on Mrs Rogers' part, since anyone familiar with Amelia Bedelia knows her literal acceptance of EVERYTHING is bound to either create chaos, or a miracle, or definitely both! Amelia's love of children is matched only by her bizarre teaching methods. Her to do list from Mrs Rogers asks her to read to the children, and she reaches for the cookbook. Not good. Asked to plant bulbs in the garden, she heads for the supermarket and gets the ones from General Electric and boy are those flowerpots well lit! Amelia's methods are so unorthodox they actually work for the best! But then this is fiction....but who cares? Amelia Bedelia is a grade of F....for FUN, and lots of it!
Four stars
AB, see....is what School House Rock is all about!

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia bedelia was supposed to let a school know about a supply teacher coming to teach first grade students, but the principal thought she was the teacher! When it was time to call the roll aka do attendance, she got a roll as in good, and was calling it. She had them paint pictures by painting over existing pictures on the wall. Instead of having them practice their upcoming school play, she told them to play on the playground. Also, the standout was when they had to plant bulbs, and Amelia left to purchase light bulbs that went in the pots! When time for math, there were problem solving arithmetic questions involving apples, so she took them to her house and taught them math with actual apples, had them take it home and class ended then! She broke so many rules and didn’t keep classroom safety, but it’s a funny, silly and unserious read

[Abby Gallier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like all Amelia Bedelia books, this one will have you laughing out loud. I think I enjoy them more now than when I was a kid, but that's ok! I read this book with my 4th grade reading buddies, and they didn't seem to think it was as funny as I did. It is a good reading level for ages 6-8, but only if they are interested in the story, otherwise they won't think its funny. In this particular story, Amelia Bedelia finds herself substitute teaching for a class of what seems to be elementary aged students, and of course, the children think she is hilarious because she takes everything literally. This is a great book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes to laugh while they read!

[Andrew J · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never read this one as a child, but I loved the very first book in the series as a child, and admittedly, they are still quite amusing. How Amelia gets away with taking things too literally, and then following instructions in the way she perceives them to be, is beyond me. There were only two negative things that I noticed. The first was that Parish is guilty of the cardinal sin of mentioning that a character sang something, but neglecting to mention what was sung. The second is that the ending is similar to that of the very first book in the series. Doesn't really matter, though.

[Leah Hahn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an early reader level 3 book. I would definitely recommend to any young reader at this level.

I have always loved Amelia Bedelia books! They are so funny for children to listen too. They are also so great in a classroom, and can help you reiterate the importance of asking questions, and to not always take everything as literally as you might initially think.

I loved that Amelia was able to go into the classroom and even though she didn't really teach the kids anything, she was still able to have fun with them and they all though she was amazing.

[Lily Frey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun book to read. Amelia Bedelia had to become a substitute teacher for a classroom at school. She had no clue what she was doing and clearly she has never taught kids before in a classroom. All of the kids helped Amelia Bedelia out and we’re very supportive to her. You could tell that the kids had such a fun time having Amelia Bedelia as their teacher even though she wasn’t really teaching how a usual teacher would teach. This was such a cute book and I think it would be a great book for second and third graders!

[Benedict Randhawa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about Amelia Bedelia, who accidentally gets roped into teaching a class. The principal gives her a list of things to do, and she takes each one very literally. For example, on the list it tells the children to plant bulbs, so she goes out and buys light bulbs for them to plant. Each task turns out to be very fun and silly, and the students are amused by this new teacher that they have.

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this together out of the Time to Read 1988 edition of Childcraft Vol. 2. This edition is illustrated by Joel Schick. A completely different visual of Amelia Bedelia than I'm used to but I do like it.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia is sent to school principal with message that teacher will be late, but Mr Carter mistakenly gives her list for substitute teacher. Call the roll. Sing a song. Run, run, run. Plant bulbs. She buys lightbulbs, and screws up all the list. For math, she takes them home for a bushel of apples. Her surprise makes everybody happy at the end.

[Siobhain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia Bedelia was always a favorite with my children. I think perhaps her ability to whip up a dessert for any occasion added to her appeal. I think I found reading her stories a bit tiring, but the certainty of the chaos brought on by her misunderstandings always made her books favorites. We didn't own many but often checked them out from the library.

[Gabriel Dell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amelia is back at it again! I read two other Amelia Bedelia books for the 40 book challenge and when I saw a book about teaching I knew I couldn't pass it up. This might be a great way to break the ice with the kids on day one.

[Asho]

I eavesdropped as J read this book to L (7). She was horrified by how badly Amelia Bedelia messed up teaching, especially how she left her students to go to the store and then took everyone to her house. But of course she thought it was all very funny, too.

[Grace Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a teacher myself, this book had me cracking up. So many things she did were obviously the wrong way to teach, but it was also a good reminder to have fun with teaching and show kids that learning can be both creative and fun as well.

[Danica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, definitely couldn't do that now a days. Taking children off school property without consent would get you in a lot of trouble. But these were written quite a long time ago when things weren't so crazy 😜 🤪

[Mariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who would not love Amelia Bedelia? She is unique, fun, and good-hearted. Kids love her, and her employers, although frustrated with how she does things, love her and her pies :). I love the original Amelia Bedelia; these books are a treat!

[Jody Kyburz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today is Day 1 of my 35th year of teaching. Until now, I had never read an Amelia Bedelia book.
"Where are the children?"
"Home, said Amelia Bedelia.
"Home!" said Mrs. Rogers.
"But it's not time."
"It was for me," said Amelia Bedelia.

[Shawn Deal · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most literal person in the world must follow sub plans, and being a teacher myself, I know how hard that is. Hilarity of course ensues.

[Dametrius Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to read it

[Jill Leach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia Bedelia always puts a smile on my face. She is quite the character!

[Bethany Cuppett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for all age groups. Amelia Bedelia is a very funny woman. Love all the Amelia Bedelia books.

[Wasif · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun book to read. Amelia stared teaching students, who love her teaching.

[Sarah White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Teach us, Amelia Bedelia is a humorous read because Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally. This could later be used as a movement activity with the students!

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically we learn that Amelia Bedelia can do anything so long as she bakes a special treat at the end lol!!

[Sherry Scheline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should read Amelia Bedelia. I absolutely love Amelia!
If you read this and loved it you should also try Don’t be Silly, Mrs. Millie.