Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too!

Amelia Bedelia and her entire class are going on a hike. Amelia Bedelia is excited. What will she find for the classroom nature table? Amelia Bedelia spots squirrels, deer, birds, and insects along the trail. She has fun splashing with her friends in a stream, collecting leaves, and having a picnic. Best of all, her nature table find is a surprise in more ways than one! An easy-to-read book about friendship and exploring the natural world that is just right for beginning readers.

The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail is a Level 1 I Can Read book, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. More than 35 million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963!

What happens when Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally on the class hike?

Silly Mix-ups: From “hitting the trail” with a stick to looking for treasure on a stream “bank,” Amelia Bedelia’s literal-mindedness leads to laughs on every page.
Outdoor Adventure: Join the class as they explore the woods, spot wildlife, and splash in a stream on a fun-filled day in nature.
Focus on Friendship: Even after a silly trick, Amelia Bedelia and her friends work together to find the perfect item for the nature table.
Perfect for Beginning Readers: As a Level 1 I Can Read book, the simple sentences and familiar words help build confidence for kids learning to read.