Amelia Bedelia Means Business (Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books, Book 1)

Amelia Bedelia Means Business (Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books, Book 1)

Herman Parish

Language: English

Pages: 30

ISBN: 0545648637

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


Young Amelia Bedelia will do almost anything for a shiny new bicycle. Her parents say they'll split the cost with her, and that means Amelia Bedelia needs to put the pedal to the metal and earn some dough! With Amelia Bedelia anything can happen, and it usually does.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cost an arm and a leg.” Amelia Bedelia shook her head. “I would never pay that much,” she said. “You need both your arms to steer a bike like that, and both legs to pedal it.” “That’s a good point,” said her father. “You certainly need to be big and strong to ride a bike like that.” “Yes,” said her mother. “So take a bite of your broccoli before it gets cold.” Amelia Bedelia took an extra-large bite. “How far away is Christmas?” she asked. “A long way away,” said her mother. Amelia Bedelia

cost an arm and a leg.” Amelia Bedelia shook her head. “I would never pay that much,” she said. “You need both your arms to steer a bike like that, and both legs to pedal it.” “That’s a good point,” said her father. “You certainly need to be big and strong to ride a bike like that.” “Yes,” said her mother. “So take a bite of your broccoli before it gets cold.” Amelia Bedelia took an extra-large bite. “How far away is Christmas?” she asked. “A long way away,” said her mother. Amelia Bedelia

you talking back to me?” he asked sternly. Amelia Bedelia wasn’t sure what to do. She wanted to answer him, but she’d have to talk back to do it. Finally she said, “Yes. But you started talking to me first. So I talked back to you, then you talked back to me and I talked back to you, so you—” The policeman blew his whistle. “Enough!” he said. “I’ll let you off with a warning this time. Now take those flowers home to your mother.” “I promise I will,” said Amelia Bedelia, as she waved good-bye.

girl.” Amelia Bedelia began to trot. “What little girl?” asked the policeman. Amelia Bedelia began to run. She darted through the park gates, running as fast as she could. She flew by a sign that said SLOW CHILDREN. I’m not having much luck with signs today, she thought as she raced home. By the time she got to her house, Amelia Bedelia was out of breath. Her parents did not seem surprised to see her. “We got a call from Pete,” said Amelia Bedelia’s father. “Next time, call us and we’ll come

Wild Bill himself came out to see what was going on. Amelia Bedelia was so impressed to see him in person. He was a real celebrity! “Howdy, fellas,” said Wild Bill. “What can I do for you? Are you in the market for a new car?” Ted and his cameraman tried not to laugh, but that just made it worse. “What’s so funny there, fellas?” asked Wild Bill. Ted pointed to Amelia Bedelia’s sign. He was laughing so hard he could barely stand up. “Lots of Lemons!” read Wild Bill. “That’s a sweet idea on a

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