Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #2

In the second book in the New York Times-bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia goes to the dogs and discovers why puppies rule! Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white art throughout.

When her parents agree to let Amelia Bedelia get a puppy, she is surprised and happy! But there are hundreds and maybe even thousands of puppies to choose from. How will Amelia Bedelia ever find the perfect four-legged friend?

Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally, and that leads to all kinds of silly misunderstandings. The bestselling and beloved housekeeper has been making readers laugh for more than fifty years. Amelia Bedelia has a warm and positive attitude, and she has fun with language, vocabulary, and idioms.

Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends and funny situations, and black-and-white illustrations on every page make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice for readers of the Ivy + Bean, Magic Tree House, and Judy Moody books. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies!

What kind of hilarious mix-ups will she get into on her quest for the perfect pup?

• Classic Wordplay Humor: From 'raining cats and dogs' to 'putting her foot down,' Amelia Bedelia takes every saying literally, with laugh-out-loud results.
• A Poodle Predicament: Join Amelia Bedelia as she tries to help her new friend Charlie get his poodle, Pierre, ready for the big dog show—with disastrously funny consequences!
• The Perfect Pet Quest: Follow along as Amelia Bedelia learns all about different kinds of dogs before making the most important choice of all.
• Adopting a Shelter Dog: A heartwarming story that ends with a visit to the animal shelter to find a forever friend—a lovable mutt she names Finally.