A review by bookishshan0678
Come Back, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish

5.0

I absolutely adore Amelia Bedelia and her very literal ways! Growing up with her and trying to brainstorm what she could think things meant versus what the real meaning of things were prepared me for my own life. I have a child who has autism and an intellectual disability. He struggles with figurative speech and I feel as if I am better at catching myself when I use speech that isn't literal enough because of all the time I spent with Amelia Bedelia and my imagination.

I have always wished that life wasn't so difficult for her, but I can see how her fictional life can be a great teaching tool for so many to learn about kindness, compassion, figurative vs literal speech, helping others, and so many other wonderful lessons. ❤