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Amelia Bedelia The Beloved Classic Story About a Literal-Minded Housekeeper and Hilarious Language Humor

Peggy Parish

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. This special fiftieth anniversary edition of the very first book restores the original text, page...

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Mae Martin recalled that the book had been one of her favorite childhood reads and that she identified with the protagonist’s literal interpretation of language. She highlighted how the character’s humor resonated with her own literal thinking. The mention conveyed a strong personal endorsement of the title.

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Episode: Pretty Little Episode #42

Mae Martin recalled that Amelia Bedelia was one of her favorite childhood books and said she related to the character's literal interpretation of language.

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one of my favorite childhood books was ... Amelia Bedelia, who took things very literally. And I think I must have clearly related to that because I took things very literally.

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