Amelia Bedelia Means Business
#1 of 12 in Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books Series
What’s inside...
When Suzanne, the new girl in Amelia Bedelia's class, arrives at school riding a beautiful bicycle, Amelia Bedelia decides she wants a new bike too. But her mom says a bike like Suzanne's is very expensive. Amelia Bedelia, misunderstanding the expression 'it will cost an arm and a leg,' worries about giving up her limbs. Determined to buy the bike herself, Amelia Bedelia tries various jobs including helping at a diner, opening a lemonade stand, entering a contest, and baking treats to sell. The story follows her adventures as she works towards her goal of buying the bicycle of her dreams.
Discussion points
What do you think Amelia Bedelia learned from trying to start her own business?
How did Amelia Bedelia handle the challenges she faced? What would you have done in her situation?
Why is it important to help friends, like Amelia Bedelia does in the story?
What were some funny misunderstandings that happened in the book? Why were they funny?
How do you think Amelia Bedelia's family and friends helped her in her business venture?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences that resonate with Amelia's entrepreneurial journey, fostering a deeper connection to the story.
Discuss the importance of perseverance and creativity when faced with challenges, as demonstrated by Amelia Bedelia.
Explore the humorous elements of the story together, laughing at the funny parts, which helps in making reading a fun activity for your child.
Use examples from the book to talk about friendship and teamwork, and how helping others can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Amelia Bedelia takes on the challenge of earning money to buy a new bicycle, showing initiative and responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of working towards a goal and the importance of being responsible in completing tasks that they have committed to.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Amelia encounters various challenges and uses creative thinking to solve them, demonstrating effective problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and use their creativity to solve problems they encounter in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: The importance of communication
Explanation: Amelia Bedelia often misinterprets phrases literally, leading to humorous situations. This highlights the importance of clear communication.
Real-World Application: Children see the effects of misunderstandings and learn the importance of expressing themselves clearly and asking questions when unsure.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite setbacks, Amelia Bedelia continues to pursue her goal of buying a bicycle, showing determination and perseverance.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of persisting in their efforts despite difficulties, fostering a resilient attitude towards achieving their goals.
Example Lesson: Financial literacy
Explanation: Amelia Bedelia's efforts to save money for a bicycle introduce basic concepts of earning, saving, and spending money.
Real-World Application: Young readers can apply these fundamental financial principles to understand the value of money and start developing saving habits early in life.