Amelia Bedelia's Family Album
by Peggy Parish
Avon Books 1991
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- humor and wordplay
- family
- misunderstandings
- following directions
- language and idioms
- home and community
- kindness
About this book
Amelia Bedelia flips through her family album and introduces readers to her hilarious relatives, all while taking every word and instruction exactly as it’s said. The result is a string of silly misunderstandings and playful puns that early readers love. This Level 2 I Can Read book is great for kids building confidence with longer sentences and humor. Fans of wordplay and giggles will keep turning pages to see what Amelia misunderstands next.
Setting: contemporary suburban home and town
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amelia Bedelia's Family Album right for my child?
Yes — Amelia Bedelia's Family Album is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.6, which is typical for 2nd 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 humor and wordplay, family, misunderstandings.
How long does it take to read Amelia Bedelia's Family Album?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Amelia Bedelia's Family Album takes around 12m to finish. The book has 1,400 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Amelia Bedelia's Family Album have an AR quiz?
Yes — Amelia Bedelia's Family Album 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's Family Album?
Amelia Bedelia's Family Album has an AR reading level of 2.6, which places it at a 2nd 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.