Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend
2013
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- change and transition
- community
- kindness
- meeting new people
- humor and wordplay
- feelings
About this book
When Amelia Bedelia’s best friend moves away, she wonders who will move in next door and if they’ll want to play. With her classic mix of kindness and literal laughs, Amelia sets out to make a new friend. Simple sentences, lively art, and gentle humor make this an encouraging first-reader about change and reaching out. Great for kids just starting to read on their own.
Setting: a suburban neighborhood, present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend right for my child?
Yes — Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.4, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, change and transition, community.
How long does it take to read Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend takes around 6m to finish. The book has 450 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend have an AR quiz?
Yes — Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend?
Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend has an AR reading level of 1.4, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.