Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia

Name: Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia
ISBN: 9780688133597

by Herman Parish

Join Amelia Bedelia as Mr. Rogers tries to teach her to drive, leading to comical chaos when she interprets every instruction literally. This early reader is packed with wordplay and silly situations.

About This Book

In 'Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia,' the beloved maid, Amelia Bedelia, embarks on a driving lesson with Mr. Rogers, predictably interpreting every instruction with her signature literalism. From 'stepping on the gas' to 'hitting the road,' her actions lead to a series of laugh-out-loud misunderstandings. This book is part of the popular Amelia Bedelia series, known for its gentle humor and exploration of language. It's an excellent choice for early readers or as a read-aloud, offering a fun way to discuss literal versus figurative meanings.

Amelia Bedelia's literalness causes some problems when Mr. Rogers takes her out to practice her driving.

Concepts

Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Honesty & Integrity Empathy & Kindness Joy & Gratitude Anger & Frustration Curiosity & Wonder Being Different Making Friends

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Discussion Prompts

What are some funny things Amelia Bedelia did while learning to drive?

Can you think of other phrases that could be misunderstood if taken literally?

Why do you think Amelia Bedelia always takes things literally?

How did Mr. Rogers feel when Amelia Bedelia misunderstood him? How did Amelia Bedelia feel?

What did you learn about words and their meanings from this story?

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