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Amelia Bedelia is spending the day with her grandparents and they plan to make an apple pie from scratch, including a trip to the farmers' market to purchase ingredients.

Throughout the course of the book, Amelia is up to her usual literal-mindedness when it comes to idioms and other phrases. For instance, she thinks the farmers' market is a place to buy farmers. The plus side with this picture book version of the character is that her mistakes are helpfully explained by her grandparents, which benefits young readers as well. The story here is more or less commonplace, but it is nice in that relatable aspect, especially seeing a family enjoying their time together. And of course,the young Amelia shows off her baking skills, foreshadowing how this character will come to fix all her mishaps in the future! ( )

Amelia Bedelia goes to visit her grandparents in the autumn. During her visit they take a trip to the farmers market where they pick out apples for their pie party! Amelia's grandparents show her all of the different types of apples and tell her they are going to use granny smith apples for their homemade pie. While baking Amelia finds a tiny pie pan and sneaks her own tiny pie into the oven. Before Amelia's parents get there for the pie party the pie is eaten by birds. Thankfully Amelia cooked a tiny one. The family still gets to enjoy pie, and grandmother says its the best pie she has ever tasted! Amelia Bedelia is a favorite in my home. Since my daughter shares a special baking bond with her grandmother she really enjoyed this story. ( )

amelia bedevil goes on her first apple picking trip and helps her family make her first apple pie
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this book reminded me of my grandma, and how much she loves to bake. it made me miss her and her amazing pies!